Super Eagles hero Dele-Bashiru involved in car accident

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored for the Super Eagles vs Libya

Super Eagles hero Dele-Bashiru involved in car accident

Ayoola Kelechi 21:35 - 16.12.2024

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.

Fisayo Dele Bashiru || Imago

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.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came through for Lazio against Ajax.

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.

Dele Bashiru in action for Nigeria || Imago

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.

Nigeria's Fisayo Dele-Bashiru || Imago

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.