In a shocking turn of events, a Super Eagles player has come forward to reveal that it was Calvin Bassey, not Victor Osimhen, who disrespected former coach Finidi George, according to OwnGoalNigeria. The player, who wishes to remain anonymous, revealed that Bassey refused to play left back against Benin Republic, causing a rift in the team.
"Bassey openly refused to play at left back, and it was a huge disrespect to Finidi and the entire team," the player said. "We had planned to start the game with a specific formation, but Bassey's refusal meant we had to change our strategy. It was a huge blow to our team's morale."
The player's comments come after Osimhen was criticized for his outburst against Finidi George, which many saw as disrespectful. However, it now appears that Osimhen was not the only player with issues during the game.
"Osimhen's outburst was wrong, but it's clear that there are deeper issues within the team," the player said. "We need to address these issues and work together if we want to succeed. We can't have players refusing to play in certain positions and expect to win games. It's unacceptable."
The player also revealed that Bassey's refusal to play left back was not an isolated incident. "This is not the first time Bassey has refused to play in a certain position," the player said. "He has done it before, and it's always caused problems for the team. We need to put our differences aside and work together if we want to achieve our goals."
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has yet to comment on the matter, but sources suggest that an investigation is underway. If found guilty, Bassey could face disciplinary action, which could include a suspension or even a ban from the team.
The controversy has sparked a heated debate among Nigerian football fans, with many calling for greater discipline and teamwork within the team. Others have defended Bassey, saying that players should be allowed to express their opinions and preferences.