Nigeria and Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey reacts to his first Premier League goal of the season for Fulham against Nottingham Forest.
Fulham and the Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, has reacted after making headlines following his first Premier League goal of the season in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest.
The centre-back’s decisive header not only secured three points for his team but also silenced his teammates’ playful banter.
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Naija Stars Abroad enjoyed an interesting weekend across the world led by the sensational Sweet Tea, Calvin Bassey and a Super Falcons star midfielder in France.
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Lisandro Martinez struck late to lead Manchester United to a 1-0 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Bassey emerged as the hero of the day at Craven Cottage, where he showed his attacking instincts by heading home a corner flicked on by Raul Jimenez in the 62nd minute.
Reflecting on his performance, Bassey expressed pride in his contribution according to a report on the club’s website.
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey celebrate the Snapchat derby.
“The boys give me a bit of stick sometimes! But today I proved them wrong. For me, it’s a proud moment—my first goal this season.”
He emphasised the importance of teamwork, stating, “We created a lot of chances, and I think we deserved the win. We tried to control the game.”
Bassey scored the decisive winner against Aina’s Forest.
Bassey also highlighted the defensive strategy that was crucial against a counter-attacking Nottingham Forest side.
Despite conceding a goal to Chris Wood, who equalised for Forest before halftime, Bassey and his teammates maintained their composure and ensured they had each other’s backs throughout the match.
Bassey celebrates with his teammates watching.
It was a goal that kept Fulham’s push for European football alive. Bassey noted the team’s focus on taking each game as it comes.
“Everyone always asks me about this European thing,” he said. “Of course, our goal is to get there, but we’ve been a bit unlucky earlier in the season. Now, I think we’re getting our luck back through hard work.”
Bassey in action.
With this victory, Fulham move up to eighth place in the Premier League standings, just five points behind fourth-placed Manchester City. .
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