Bassey’s father pleads for reunion after long separation
Calvin Bassey’s father, Kingsley Ughelumba, has made another public appeal to reconnect with his children, including the Super Eagles defender. He says he has been estranged from his four sons for over 18 years due to a rift with their mother, Ebere Bassey. Despite previous attempts to reunite, Ughelumba remains hopeful for reconciliation. Bassey has credited his mother for supporting his football journey and has used her surname professionally.
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- Kingsley Ughelumba says he has been separated from his children, including Calvin Bassey, for over 18 years after marital issues led to their split.
- He recounted several failed attempts to reconnect, including traveling to football matches and reaching out through social media.
- Bassey rose to prominence at Rangers, later joining Ajax and then Fulham, and has become a key player for Nigeria.
- Bassey has explained that he chose his mother’s surname to honor her support, stating that since he was six, it has been just his mother and brothers.
- As of the time of the report, Bassey has not responded to his father’s latest plea.
