Messi scored the opening goal in the match, leading Argentina to a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final group game of the tournament.
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Since making his Super Eagles debut against Ghana in a 2022 World Cup qualifier, Bassey has become a key player for the team.
He was also a member of the squad that reached the Africa Cup of Nations final, where the Super Eagles narrowly fell to Côte d’Ivoire with a score of 2-1.
In an interview with Sky Sports, the Fulham defender stated that Messi’s stunning moment against Nigeria was the deciding factor in his choice to represent the Super Eagles.
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“When Nigeria played Argentina, they lost 2-1, but it was a good game,” Bassey told Sky Sports. “Messi, of course—Messi is Messi, innit—he scored that outrageous goal. I think it was knee, left foot, then right foot. It was top.”
“But that was more of a motivation to me to want to play for Nigeria and also play on the big stage.”
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