Nigeria international defender Calvin Bassey was among the goal scorers for English Premier League side Fulham in their 2-1 win over German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Bassey joined the team a few weeks ago after a turbulent season in the Netherlands with Ajax, where he was subjected to heavy criticism following his move from Scottish side Rangers.
At Ajax, he was subjected to all sort of unfair criticism of his abilities forcing the coaches, who handled the team during the course of last season to drop him. It eventually led to his departure from the team.
Now at Fulham, he has already won over coach Marco Silva and he made a huge step in repaying the faith with the match winner in the 73rd minute handing his team a 2-1 win over Hoffenheim.
He celebrated the match winner with his hands across his lips more like making the shut up sign. With five minutes left to play in the game he was subbed off to a standing ovation from the home crowd in what was his first start at the club.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
