Effiom Otu Bassey Explained

Effiom Otu Bassey (born 24 June 1992) is a Nigerian former football midfielder. He played for Bukola Babes between 2009 and 2011 before being traded to Lillestrøm SK.^[1] Fellow Nigerians Anthony Ujah and Nosa Igiebor were also traded as part of the transaction.^[2] Ahead of the 2012 season it was decided to loan him back to the Bukola Babes.^{[3] [4]} Management changed following the 2012 season and Otu Bassey was released from the team despite his contract not being due to expire until 2014.^{[5] [6]} Otu Bassey returned to Bukola, now calls ABS FC, during the summer of 2013 but was told he would not play in any League games until his performance improved.^[7] He has not appeared in any League games since 27 November 2011.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: MASS EXODUS! NPL stars exit in droves. 2011-08-06. Daily Trust. 2021-07-21.
2. News: LSK henter ny nigerianer. Norwegian News Agency. 11 August 2011. Norwegian.
3. News: Bassey til Nigeria. Romerikes Blad. 23 March 2012. 19. Norwegian.
4. Web site: Her er alle overgangene i eliteserien: – Molde og Tromsø svekket. Kalajdzic. Pedja. Danielsen. Steinar Andre. 2013-03-13. NRK. 2021-07-21. no.
5. Web site: Lillestrøm henter ny nigerianer. 2011-08-11. NRK. 2021-07-21. no.
6. Web site: Exclusive: EFFIOM OTU BASSEY To Test With Colorado Rapids. 2012-12-05. All Nigeria Soccer. 2021-07-21.
7. Web site: ABS signs eight. 2013-07-01. Kickoff. 2021-07-21.
8. Web site: E. BASSEY. n.d.. Soccerway. 2021-07-21.