Calvin Bassey wants to live in Ghana: Super Eagles star prefers Jamaican food

Nigerian professional footballer Calvin Bassey has shared intriguing personal preferences in a latest interview.

Bassey who plays for Fulham was quizzed ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup.

The questions to Bassey were to reflect the cultural influences of countries at the Unity Cup featuring Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Despite his Nigerian heritage and Italian birthplace, Bassey has expressed a desire to live in Ghana, a choice that underscores his affinity for the West African nation.

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In addition to his choice of residence, Bassey's culinary preferences lean towards Jamaican food, particularly dishes like rice and peas with oxtail.

Jamaican cuisine is renowned for its bold flavors, a fusion of African, European, and Indigenous influences, which likely appeals to Bassey's palate who was brought up in London.

Furthermore, Bassey has indicated an interest in visiting Trinidad among the counries invited.

The only time Bassey picked Nigeria the country he represents is when asked which country would he like to marry from.

These preferences, expressed ahead of the Unity Cup, highlight Bassey's openness to embracing different cultures, a trait that might be influenced by his international upbringing and career.