Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey almost did not start today’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin in Uyo have he suffered an injury scare during warm-up.
However, the Fulham defender was promptly patched up for him to start.
Had he failed to do so, captain William Ekong would have been reinstated to the first XI.
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