I Was Shocked To Be Invited To Tremendous Eagles – Calvin Bassey

Rangers defender, Calvin Bassey has admitted he was shocked to be invited to play for Nigeria.

Bassey was first invited to the Tremendous Eagles squad when Gernot Rohr was in command of the staff.

The fullback pledged his allegiance to Nigeria final 12 months and was referred to as up for the 2022 World Cup qualifier doubleheader in opposition to the Central Africa Republic.

“I used to be shocked, I couldn’t consider it.

“I simply felt so privileged and blessed. I thank God day-after-day as a result of God is our energy. So I simply really feel blessed and privileged to be right here and to symbolize my nice nation.

“Enjoying for Nigeria, I don’t assume I can put it into phrases. We’ve over 200 million folks behind our again each time we go on to the pitch. And simply with the ability to make the 25 gamers within the squad representing them is a dream come by means of. We’ve received vital video games arising. I simply wish to assist the staff any method I can,” Bassey advised NFF TV.