Super Eagles: Nwaiwu replaces injured Bassey for Iran, Jordan friendlies
Sport Super Eagles: Nwaiwu replaces injured Bassey for Iran, Jordan friendlies Published on March 26, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has replaced Calvin Bassey in the Super Eagles’ squad for international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, DAILY POST reports. Bassey pulled out of the upcoming friendlies due to a back injury. The centre-back sustained the injury during Fulham’s 3-1 victory over Burnley at the Craven Cottage last weekend. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); It’s the first time Nwaiwu has been invited to the Super Eagles. The 22-year-old joined Trabzonspor from Austrian club, Wolfsberger AC in January. The Enyimba star has scored two goals and registered one assist in 10 league appearances for the Black Sea Storm. Don't Miss Turkey: Osimhen named greatest foreign player ever to play for Galatasaray You may like War: Iran begging for a deal – Trump War: Iran has no navy, leader – US insists War: Iran’s response to US peace proposal revealed Friendly game: ‘Nigerians will have no choice but to love him’ – Chelle on new Super Eagles star, Collins China sees ‘glimmer of hope’ in Iran war talks despite ongoing tensions War: Trump reveals next move if Iran refuses to negotiate