Calvin Bassey has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan due to injury.
The Fulham FC defender was initially included in the Super Eagles squad for the games but has now withdrawn after sustaining a back injury.
Bassey has been a key figure for the national team in recent outings, playing a pivotal role in Nigeria’s third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
His absence is a setback for the team as they continue preparations for the friendly fixtures, with the technical crew expected to assess replacement options ahead of the encounters.
