Super Eagles Star Bassey Sends Touching Message to Rangers Fans After Joining Ajax

Super Eagles Star Bassey Sends Touching Message to Rangers Fans After Joining Ajax

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Calvin Bassey has thanked those in charge of Scottish giants Rangers and the fans for given him the chance to show himself which helped him complete a dream move to Ajax.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Dutch side announced the signing of Calvin Bassey on a five-year deal and has immediately turned up for pre-season training ahead of the coming term.

There is no doubt about the fact that Calvin Bassey was impressive at Rangers in which Ajax's eggheads saw the reason to spend big money on him.

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Super Eagles star Bassey thanks Rangers after Ajax move.
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As things stand now, Calvin Bassey is now the most expensive Nigerian defender in history breaking the record of Taribo West when he moved to Inter Milan.

According to what Calvin Bassey posted on his Instagram page, he also thanked his former teammates for the love and support.

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Calvin Bassey's reaction to Ajax move

''Firstly, I just want to thank God for giving me this opportunity to play for a club that is as historic and amazing as Rangers.
''I want to thank the manager and the coaching staff. For the trust they put in me and for helping me to develop both as a person and as a player.
''I want to thank my teammates for all their help. I came here to play football but I’m leaving with brothers for life.
''I want to thank all the fans. You were were truly incredible. I’ve never experienced anything like Ibrox.
''You will always have a place in my heart - once a Ger, always a Ger. Finally, I wish the team all the best and plenty of success for the future.''

Chiamaka Nnadozie Breaks Silence Following Series of Distractions Against Morocco

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie lamented the level of distractions she and her teammates faced against hosts Morocco at the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations tournament.

Nigeria were shown red cards in the 48th and 71st minute as the North Africans eventually win the tie 5-4 via penalties after the game had ended 1-1 in regulation time.

The Nigerian goalkeeper clearly stood out during the fiery contest, denying the Atlas Lionesses several goals after the Falcons were overpowered.

Nnadozie was named player of the match, and after the game, she attributed the loss to the wave of distractions from the opposition.

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