“I was shocked and couldn’t believe it” – Super Eagles defender reveals his feeling on first invitation

He was first invited underneath Gernot Rohr however by no means acquired an opportunity to play underneath the Franco-German 

Calvin Bassey has mentioned it was stunning to him when he acquired his first invitation to the nationwide crew as he was shocked to listen to it.

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

“I simply felt so privileged and blessed. I thank God daily as a result of God is our power. So I simply really feel blessed and privileged to be right here and to characterize my nice nation.

“Enjoying for Nigeria, I don’t assume I can put 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 via. We’ve acquired vital video games arising I simply wish to assist the crew any method I can,” he was quoted as saying to NFF TV per CompleteSports.

He added that he’s prepared to play wherever on a soccer pitch so long as he might be enjoying.

“When it comes to my most popular place for me I similar to to play soccer,”

“Wherever the supervisor places me whilst a striker, I’m going to go there and provides every part I’ve acquired.

“And generally it depends upon what my coach needs from me, we’ve seen many gamers [James] Milner for instance, they alter his place generally he performs centre midfield, generally he performs on the left. It simply relies upon who you’re enjoying in opposition to and what the supervisor needs from you.”