Records ahead of Matchday 2, Group C at the ongoing AFCON 2025 show that Calvin Bassey is the Super Eagles player who has not been substituted for 12 consecutive matches for Nigeria.
Softfootball gathered that Bassey has featured in 12 straight appearances, starting and completing every game across AFCON 2025, AFCON qualifiers, and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, highlighting his consistency and reliability at the back.
Calvin Bassey – Competition Appearances
| Competition | Matches |
|---|---|
| AFCON 2025 | 1 |
| AFCON 2025 Qualifiers | 3 |
| 2026 World Cup Qualifiers | 8 |
| Total | 12 |
Across these competitions, Bassey has accumulated 1,120 minutes on the pitch without being substituted.
Minutes Played Breakdown
| Competition | Minutes Played |
|---|---|
| 2026 World Cup Qualifiers | 760 minutes |
| AFCON 2025 Qualifiers | 270 minutes |
| AFCON 2025 | 90 minutes |
| Total | 1,120 minutes |
Despite Bassey’s heavy involvement and consistency during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria failed to secure qualification and later lost on penalties to Congo in the playoffs.
Nevertheless, the defender has remained a regular starter for the Super Eagles and is widely expected to start again in today’s Matchday 2 Group C encounter against Tunisia.
As Nigeria push for a vital result against the Tunisians, Bassey’s presence and experience at the back will be key, with the Super Eagles hoping to secure a victorious outcome and strengthen their AFCON 2025 campaign.
