Watch: Iwobi and Bassey drag Super Eagles mate Chidera Ejuke out of Sevilla dressing room

Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey search for Ejuke.

Watch: Iwobi and Bassey drag Super Eagles mate Chidera Ejuke out of Sevilla dressing room

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 12:50 - 09.08.2024

Nigerian stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey shared a touching moment as they called Chidera Ejuke from the Sevilla dressing room for a group photo.

Nigerian footballers Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey shared a touching moment with their compatriot Chidera Ejuke after a pre-season friendly between Fulham and Sevilla.

The trio, all representing their respective clubs, came together in the Sevilla dressing room for a celebratory group photograph, capturing the essence of unity that transcends the fierce competitive spirit of the match.

Iwobi and Bassey link up with Ejuke

Iwobi and Bassey’s Fulham may have suffered a 2-1 defeat to Ejuke's new club Sevilla, but the disappointment of the result was overshadowed by the joy of the Nigerian stars' reunion.

Ejuke, who has made an impressive start to his time with Sevilla, retained his starting berth for the LaLiga side, while Iheanacho, another Nigerian and a new arrival for the Spanish club missed out.

Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey searching for Chidera Ejuke in the Sevilla dressing room.
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey searching for Chidera Ejuke in the Sevilla dressing room.

Despite the match's outcome, Iwobi and Bassey who warmed the hearts of Fulham fans made their way to the Sevilla dressing room to find Ejuke and bring him out to the pitch for a quick, but heartwarming, group photograph.

The touching scene, captured and shared by Sevilla, showcased the strong bonds that exist between the Nigerian players, even amid their professional rivalries.

Both Iwobi and Ejuke have had outstanding preseasons, with the Fulham midfielder and the Sevilla winger earning individual accolades as their teams' most valuable players.

Ejuke's move to Sevilla this summer as a free agent from Royal Antwerp has been met with much anticipation, and his continued impressive performances have only added to the excitement surrounding the Nigerian talent.

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