2026 WCQ: Bassey’s goal not legitimate – Ex-Bafana goalie, Khune
Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune has claimed that Calvin Bassey’s goal for Nigeria should have been ruled out.
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong slotted the ball into his own net in the 25th minute to give South Africa the lead
Fulham defender, Bassey, equalised for Nigeria in the 45th minute from a header.
The ball, however, hit Bassey’s hand before going into the net.
Bafana Bafana players protested afterwards but the centre referee turned down their appeals.
A disappointed Khune said VAR would have cancelled the goal if it was used in the game.
“I don’t know how the referee missed that, he was in a good position to see. If he didn’t see it, his linesman could’ve seen it, because when you look at Bassey, he jumped more than anyone else,” Khune said on SABC.
2026 WCQ: Bassey’s goal not legitimate – Ex-Bafana goalie, Khune
