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I want to be like Harry Maguire – Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey

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I want to be like Harry Maguire - Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up on his admiration for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.

Bassey, who came through the Leicester City academy with Maguire, has revealed that he always looked up to the England international and saw him as a reference point for his career growth.

Maguire was excellent at Leicester before earning himself a lucrative move to Old Trafford in 2018, breaking the world transfer record for a defender.

I want to be like Harry Maguire - Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey

Speaking after Fulham’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United last weekend, Bassey had nothing but praise for Maguire.

“At the time I was coming through the ranks and he was one of the players I looked up to and still do,” Bassey said.

“Now that I’m playing on the opposite side, he plays on the opposite side, just giving me some advice like any top player would.

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“He is an inspiration to me, was incredible at Leicester and still is. To do what he did for Leicester was amazing.”

Bassey never made a senior appearance for Leicester, but went on to excel for Rangers and Ajax before moving to Fulham over the summer.

It is clear that Bassey has a lot of respect for Maguire, and it is encouraging to see that the two defenders have a good relationship. It is also interesting to hear that Maguire is giving Bassey advice, which suggests that he sees the potential in the young Nigerian defender.

Bassey is a talented player with a bright future ahead of him, and it will be interesting to see how he develops under the guidance of Maguire.

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Man accomplishes 152 football touches with his abdomen, batches new Guinness World Record

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A skilled Nigerian football freestyler, Chukwuebuka Ezugha has astonished the world as he sets a new Guinness World Record

for the most touches of a football with his abdomen in one minute.

The talented man achieved 152 touches, demonstrating amazing talent and endurance,

as seen in the video that Guinness World Records shared on their official page on December 30, 2023.

Chukwuebuka Ezugha. Photo source: Instagram.

The recording body, in a post on their official Instagram page said:

“Most football (soccer) touches with the abdomen in one minute 152 by Chukwuebuka Ezugha.”

Ezugha had previously dazzled the netizens in November

with his incredible accomplishment of performing the most arm

twists in a 30-second interval while balancing a football on his head.

The talented freestyle rising star has no doubt gained the respect of many supporters and other freestylers.

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Video: “He is my guy” – Harry Kane repeats his affection for Burna Boy

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Bayern Munich striker and England’s captain, Harry Kane has reaffirmed his admiration for Grammy winner, Burna Boy.

Recall that in an interview with ESPN UK, Harry Kanerevealed that the song that

has been playing nonstop on his playlist is Burna Boy’s hit song “Big 7.”

Harry Kane Again, recently disclosed in an interview

that he is an enormous fan of Burna Boy’s music

and that he is thoroughly enjoying his most recent album, “I Told Them.”

The striker’s devotion to the singer has reached a new height,

as evidenced by the footballer’s recent remarks regarding Burna Boy.

When asked which African musician was his favourite,

football player Harry Kane said that Burna Boy was the only

one on his list during a recent interview with a journalist.

Burna Boy The English forward said that Burna Boy is his man and that everyone else is irrelevant.

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“I’m looking for like 2 to 3 boyfriends” – Asisat Oshoala enters dating market, shares criteria

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Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala has revealed that she is looking for a partner and has shared her criteria for potential suitors.

The 28-year-old, who currently plays for Barcelona Femení,

said that she is looking for someone who is “intelligent, ambitious, and supportive.”

“I’m looking for someone who can match my energy and my drive,” she said.

“Someone who is not afraid to dream big and who is always willing to push me to be my best.”

Oshoala also said that she is looking for someone who is understanding

of her demanding lifestyle as a professional athlete.

“I travel a lot and I have a very busy schedule,” she said.

“So I need someone who is understanding of that and who is willing to be patient.”

The Barcelona star said that she is open to dating people from all over the world,

but she does have a preference for Nigerian men.

“I love Nigerian men,” she said. “They are so confident and charming.”

Oshoala’s revelation has sparked a lot of interest from potential suitors,

who have been taking to social media to express their admiration for the footballer.

“I’m shooting my shot,” one man wrote on Twitter. “Asisat Oshoala is the woman of my dreams.”

“I’m definitely putting my name in the hat,” another man wrote.

“I’m everything Asisat is looking for and more.”

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