An emotional video circulating online shows a visibly distraught man claiming to be the biological father of Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey, asserting his identity during a public live broadcast.
In the clip, the man breaks down in tears as he reveals his claim of paternity, pleading for help and understanding from Nigerians while insisting he only wants to reconnect with his son. He shared parts of his personal story, saying that a long-standing dispute with Bassey’s mother led to his separation from the family and years without contact.
According to the father, who spoke during a TikTok Live session, he was cut off from his children after relocating back to Italy due to work and personal issues, and he has since struggled to reestablish contact. He told viewers he does not seek fame or financial gain but simply wants to reunite with his son after many years apart.
The video sparked reactions online, with some expressing sympathy for the emotional plea and others questioning the circumstances and authenticity of the claims. Calvin Bassey himself has not publicly responded to the man’s statement.
