Nigeria lost a big Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match on penalties. The team is out of the tournament. But defender Calvin Bassey played so well that everyone is talking about him. Fans are calling him Nigeria’s best player on the night.
He was a rock at the back for his team. Bassey stopped many Moroccan attacks during 120 minutes of play.
His strong defending was a key reason the game stayed at 0-0. He helped force the match into a penalty shootout.
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This made the final result even harder for Nigeria. Teammates Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi later missed their penalty kicks. Their misses decided the game. This created a sad contrast on the night.
Bassey’s great play gave the team a chance to win. The loss hurts, but his performance gives fans hope.
It shows Nigeria has strong players for the future. The team may have lost, but one of their stars proved he belongs with the best.
