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Nigeria Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has shown former club Ajax Amsterdam what they will miss after a brilliant debut for Premier League side Fulham.
It was a game of debutantes as Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey kicked off life at Fulham in a match-winning way.
Bassey earned his first start in a Fulham shirt as they defeated German club Hoffenheim 2-1 in a pre-season friendly.
The game was played at Craven Cottage, with Fulham running away with the win thanks to their summer signings Raul Jimenez and Bassey.
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Bassey scores debut goal
Nigeria Super Eagles defender Bassey has sent a perfect message to his former club Ajax.
The 23-year-old has shown the Dutch side what they will be missing after scoring on his debut for the Premier League side.
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After just a second in the Netherlands, the defender swapped the Eredivisie for the Premier League as reported by Pulse Sports.
Bassey has since agreed to a deal that will keep him with the team through the summer of 2027, although Fulham has the option to extend for an additional 12 months.
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On Saturday, he was handed his debut and he celebrated by scoring the winner against Hoffenheim
After a goalless first half, it was fellow summer arrival, Jimene who opened the scoring before Hoffenheim equalised four minutes after going behind.
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Nigeria’s Bassey sealed the win when he found space and time to head home the winner in the 73rd minute.
His first start and first goal were a perfect message to his ex, Ajax, who discarded him just a year after a record move from Scottish giants, Rangers.
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