Tag: Ajax

Calvin Bassey got his first league start under John Heitinga and gave a complete performance to earn the man of the match award in Ajax's 1-0 victory against Nijmegen.

Calvin Bassey was handed his second start under Ajax new head coach, John Heitinga, but it was a night to forget for the Nigerian and his teammates as Union Berlin cruised past the Dutch side, 3-1, to move into the UEFA Europa League round of 16 for the first time in their history.

Calvin Bassey was in action for the entirety of Thursday night's Europa League, first-leg playoff clash as Ajax were held to nil-nil at home against Union Berlin.

Former Nigerian CB, Taribo West has advised Calvin Bassey to keep on working hard and listen to his coach following his recent exclusion from Ajax starting lineup.

Calvin Bassey has opened up on his journey to professional football as the defender revealed that he failed trials at Crystal Palace, Leyton Orient and Charlton Athletic.

Much have been said about the sacking of Alfred Schreuder by Ajax and how it will affect the playing time of Calvin Bassey.

Calvin Bassey was dropped to the bench for the second consecutive game as Ajax continue to enjoy the new Manager bounce effect.

Ajax LB, Calvin Bassey is yet again on the receiving end of another round of bashing by former Dutch attacker, Rafael van der Vaart, as the former Ajax player claims the Nigerian does not have what it takes to play for Ajax.

Calvin Bassey came off the bench in the final moments of the Eredivisie game between Ajax and Excelsior on Sunday.

Ajax have split with Alfred Schreuder seven months after his appointment.