Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s performance came under the spotlight following Lazio’s 2-0 win against Twente in the UEFA Europa League, and manager Marco Baroni has praised the youngster.
It is the third straight win for Lazio, who have now secured a top spot in their group on nine points.
Dele-Bashiru’s impact on the pitch.
The Nigeria international, who scored for the Super Eagles in their 1-0 win over Libya in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers as revealed by Sports Buddy, played the full match and was involved directly in Lazio’s second goal.
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Twenty were reduced to ten men early on, but Lazio struggled to break down their defence. Barcelona’s former winger Pedro Gonzalez opened the scoring in the 35th minute before Dele-Bashiru laid on Gustav Isaksen’s 87th-minute winner.
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Baroni Praises Team’s Resilience
Baroni praised the team’s preparation and their ability to make the most of their numerical advantage following the match.
He highlighted Dele-Bashiru’s adaptability and potential for growth, expressing his confidence in the young midfielder’s development.
“You have to give him time; he’s not a surprise; he’s Dele,” he said. He has quality and will increase exponentially.” he said as quoted by Lazio news.
Lazio’s win puts them top of their Europa League group, with Tottenham Hotspur and Anderlecht trailing, and it boosts their chances of progressing into the knockout stage.
