Super Eagles Will Emerge Victorious Against Egypt – Bassey
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has said that the players will fight hard to secure victory against Egypt on Saturday in the Third place match.
Nigeria will battle The Pharaohs for the bronze medal at the Mohammed V Sports Complex,Casablanca on Saturday for a chance to end the tournament on a high.
The Super Eagles suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Morocco on Wednesday.
Bassey apologised to the fans for the defeat while assuring the fans that the players will give their all to win the bronze medal.
He wrote on X: ”We thank God in all situations. A gutting way to end the tournament. The support & togetherness we’ve felt has been special. Sorry we couldn’t take it all the way, we fought and gave it our all. We’ll build on this. Not finished yet though, we still have something to push for”.
Bassey will miss the encounter through suspension with Chidozie Awaziem expected to take his place in the lineup.
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He has been a key player for the Super Eagles in the tournament.
The Super Eagles are targeting a record extending ninth bronze medal in the tournament’s history.
Nigeria won the AFCON bronze medal in 1976, 1978, 1992, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010 and 2019; victory over Egypt on Saturday will extend it to nine.
The match is slated for 5pm Nigerian time on Saturday.
