Three Fulham stars featured in Nigeria's 4-1 win over Gabon in the World Cup Cup semi-final playoff yesterday…
Fulham and Super Eagles centre-back Calvin Bassey has heaped praise on Nigerian youngster Benjamin Frederick following his display against Gabon yesterday, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nigeria started their World Cup qualifiers campaign with a poor approach as they were without a victory in their first four games.
Under Eric Chelle, they were able to redeem themselves, and a late flurry of wins saw them secure a play-off spot as they want to avoid missing consecutive World Cup tournaments.
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Eric Chelle's men took the first step in their qualification journey last night, sealing a big win over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Gabon.
However, one name on everyone's lips last night was FCV Dender EH defender Benjamin Frederick.
The 20-year-old versatile defender was unplayable. He made sure nothing got past him and even went to set up Victor Osimhen's first goal of the night.
Since then, Frederick has started five out of six games under Eric Chelle, knocking William Troost-Ekong out of the first team.
Fulham star urges Brentford to recall Benjamin Frederick
The Simoiben Academy graduate joined Belgian side FCV Dender EH on loan from Brentford last summer, and has played 14 games for Hayk Milkon's side.
“He's amazing. His potential is unbelievable, and he's a good kid,” the former Rangers defender told Victor Modo following Nigeria's win over Gabon.
“He wants to learn, he's down to earth, and he's unbelievable.
“For me, I think Brentford should get him back in the first team because he's so good. He's unbelievable,” Bassey concluded.
Up next for Nigeria is a clash against Sebastien Desabre's DR Congo at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat on Sunday.
