World Cup play-off: Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey urges teammates to stay focus ahead of titanic clash against Ghana

Nigeria newbie Calvin Bassey has urged his teammates to stay focus ahead of the titanic clash against the Black Stars of Ghana.

Bassey, who plies his trade for Scottish side Rangers was included in the Super Eagles team for the first time due to his explosive performance.

The left-back who is anticipating a massive game when the Super Eagles face Ghana has entreated his teammates to stay focus for the all-important game.

“It’s a massive game of course, I’m just focusing on how I can help the team and focusing how and what I need to do. Th biggest thing is to just focus because is going to be a test and we know they are good team but we also have good players, and good team. It will be a good match”

The Super Eagles will fly out via a chartered flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday morning.

The team is expected to land at the Kotoka International Airport before they embark on their trip to Kumasi for the first leg encounter which comes off at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on March 25, 2022.

The team upon arrival will train at the match venue 24 hours before the game as stipulated by the competition regulations by CAF and FIFA.

Ghana and Nigeria will battle it out for one of the five tickets to represent Africa at the 2022 World Cup to be staged in Qatar in November.

The second leg encounter comes off four days’ time at the Moshood Abiola Sports Stadium in Abuja.

Nigeria were in Russia and are hoping to get to Qatar while Ghana are seeking a return after missing out on the 2018 edition which France won by beating Croatia 4-2 in an entertaining final.