“I was a kid again” – Super Eagles star reveals reaction to Champions League anthem

Totally different feelings took the reins because the Tremendous Eagles star made his UEFA Champions League debut

Calvin Bassey has reacted to what he felt because the UEFA Champions League anthem got here up on the Amsterdam Area.

The Nigerian defender performed enormously within the recreation and bagged an help however it was the feelings that got here earlier than the sport that regarded to disclose lots in him.

“I consider in God so I used to be simply asking for that power and safety since you by no means know something can occur. I used to be asking me and my teammates to go away the pitch with a minimum of with ten… eleven males. I at all times need to give my greatest whereas God takes management of the remaining ” he mentioned about his prayers earlier than the sport.

“I had the smile and it’s each child’s dream. To play within the Champions League and the sound is sort of a blessing actually. It’s a surreal second. I simply tried to relax and never let the strain get to me whereas I deal with the sport. After that, naturally I simply calmed down. I used to be nervous up till the sport however when the sport began I used to be effective, ” he advised Ajax TV.

“It’s the most effective days of my life, the most effective days of my profession clearly.”