Nigerian Calvin Bassey picks the toughest opponent he has ever faced!

The Nigerian player is ignoring English Premier League strikers.

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In a debate that captivates football fans worldwide, Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has thrown his support behind his compatriot. When pressed during an interview with Stadium Astro to name the most formidable striker he has ever faced, the Fulham star found himself weighing up two of the game's most potent forces: Nigeria's Victor Osimhen and Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

Without missing a beat, Bassey made his choice, fully aware of how it might be perceived. “You can say it’s bias, but I’m going to say Osimhen is the hardest,” he declared.

The defender was quick to acknowledge the sheer quality of both players, refusing to diminish the challenge posed by the Norwegian powerhouse. However, he placed them on an equal pedestal of elite difficulty, firmly standing by his initial selection. “Haaland is not easy as well, but they are both at the same level. They are both hard to come up against.”