Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Antalya, Turkey, due to a back injury.
Bassey was initially named in Eric Chelle’s 23-man squad for the fixtures, but reports from camp confirm that the defender has pulled out and will require time to recover.
It remains unclear whether a replacement will be called up for the 26-year-old, who remains one of Nigeria’s key players.
Meanwhile, all other invited players have arrived in camp and took part in their first group training session in Antalya on Wednesday. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face Iran on Friday, March 27, before taking on Jordan on March 31.
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The period of rest is expected to aid Bassey’s recovery as he looks to return in time to support Fulham in the final stretch of the Premier League season. The Cottagers, currently ninth on the table, are pushing to secure a European qualification spot.
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