Ajax defeated Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 on Sunday at the Sparta- Stadion Het Kasteel, with Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey making his Eredivisie debut.
After receiving a yellow card against PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Super Cup match, Bassey was suspended for the first two games of the Eredivisie champions’ season.
The left-back started the game and put up an impressive display.
The 22-year-old nearly bagged an assist in the thrilling encounter.
The Nigerian international set up Brian Brobbley in the second half but the latter’s shot cannon off the woodwork.
Ajax will face FC Utrecht in their next league game.