Mo Kudus as Ajax thrash Rangers, Bassey denied clean sheet on Ibrox return

Calvin Bassey enjoys winning return to the Ibrox.

UCL Mo Kudus as Ajax thrash Rangers, Bassey denied clean sheet on Ibrox return

Izuchukwu Akawor 23:06 - 01.11.2022

Ghanaian forward Kudus stole the show at the Ibrox, with Calvin Bassey getting one over his former club.

Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey had the last laugh as Ajax Amsterdam defeated Rangers 3-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday. 

Bassey featured from start to finish for the Dutch champions against his former employers at the Ibrox.

Calvin Bassey enjoys winning return to the Ibrox.

The 22-year-old, who played for Rangers for two years, put in a composed performance on his first visit to the stadium where he made his name.

He completed 84% of his passes, the most dribbles, three, had 81 touches, won 100% of his tackles, made one interception and won five ground duels.

However, the Super Eagles defender would be denied a deserved clean sheet when James Tavernier converted a late penalty make the score line respectable. 

Mo Kudus inspires Ajax to comfortable win

Meanwhile, Ghanaian international Mohamed Kudus was the star of the day for the Dutch champions. 

Kudus scored one and assisted another as Ajax ended a disappointing campaign on a high with convincing win.

The 22-year-old Ghanaian added a third but it was cancelled by the VAR for offside.

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Chico Conceicao wrapped up proceedings with a third goal a minute from time to restore the two goal lead after Tarvenier pulled one back for the Gers.