Club Award Excites Super Eagles Defender

Club Award Excites Super Eagles Defender

Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey is on cloud nine after emerging Ranger's young player of the year, BSNsports.com.ng gathered

Bassey who made his Super Eagles debut this year has been a revelation for the club this season playing in various positions.

The Scottish champion on Sunday announced various club awards and the 22-year old Nigeria international was named the youngest player of the year.

" It’s just amazing to win this award and all the hard work I have put in over the past year is now recognized., 

“It’s been amazing, all credit to my teammates and the manager for trusting and believing in me.

“My teammates push me every day so it’s not just for me but for everyone there working hard with me.

“This is the part of the season where the rewards are given. We are still in the league, Scottish Cup and Europa League, so there is a lot to play for and we are just focused on taking each stage as it comes to get better and be prepared for the challenges ahead," he said.

Bassey is the second Nigerian to win the award after Joe Aribo clinched it in 2019/2020 season.