The Nigerian midfielder was involved in an accident over the weekend
Lazio and Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru faced a scare this weekend after being involved in a car accident in Rome.
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Fortunately, the Super Eagles star emerged uninjured and remains available for his club’s Serie A fixture against Inter Milan.
Dele-Bashiru unhurt in Lamborghini crash
The 23-year-old midfielder reportedly crashed his Lamborghini in the Italian capital on Saturday evening.
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Lazio teammate Tijjani Noslin witnessed the incident and rushed to assist him at the scene.
According to Italian outlet, Il Messaggero, Dele-Bashiru sustained no injuries and was deemed fit enough to make Lazio’s squad for their Week 16 clash against Inter.
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Despite the ordeal, the midfielder continues to impress this season with three goals and two assists in 12 games.
Dele Bashiru becoming a Super Eagles’ hero
On loan from Hatayspor, Dele-Bashiru has established himself as a key player for Nigeria and Lazio in the 2024/25 season.
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He scored in Lazio’s 3-1 Europa League victory over Ajax last Thursday and is fast becoming a key player for I Bianchocelesti, especially in European competition.
Dele-Bashiru also scored a brilliant equaliser in a 1-1 draw against South Africa and a decisive winner in a 1-0 triumph over Libya during AFCON 2025 qualifiers for Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
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His performances have cemented his place in the Super Eagles lineup, with fans and pundits hailing him as one of the team’s brightest prospects.