Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was on target as Lazio closed out their 2025–26 Serie A campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Pisa at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday evening in a contest that also featured fellow Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro.
The encounter offered an interesting glimpse into the future of Nigeria’s midfield ahead of upcoming international assignments, with Akinsanmiro expected to join the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 Unity Cup, while Dele-Bashiru has already been included in Nigeria’s squad for the high-profile international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
Lazio were stunned early in the contest after falling behind in the 23rd minute. Swiss midfielder Michel Aebischer delivered an inviting ball into the area, which found Stefano Moreo, and the Pisa forward powered a header beyond the goalkeeper to give the visitors the advantage.
The home side, however, responded quickly through Dele-Bashiru, who continued his impressive late-season resurgence with another influential display in midfield.
In the 33rd minute, the former Manchester City academy player calmly finished off a flowing attacking move created by Reda Belahyane to restore parity for the Biancocelesti.
