Fisayo Dele-Bashiru found the back of the net for the first time in 2025, sealing Lazio’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Monza at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.
The Super Eagles No. 10 came off the bench in the 65th minute and struck Lazio’s final goal in the 88th minute, ending an eight-game goal drought. His last goal had come in the 1-1 draw against Atalanta on December 28, 2024.
The win marks Lazio’s first home victory in five games, having suffered two losses and two draws prior to this fixture.
Dutch-born Nigerian Tijjani Noslin, 25, also featured for Lazio, providing an assist during his 14-minute cameo. Kevin Zeroli, an Italian-Nigerian midfielder on loan at Monza from AC Milan, played the final 11 minutes for the visitors
Dele-Bashiru’s numbers for Lazio
Dele-Bashiru replaced Gustav Isaksen midway through the second half and made an immediate impact. The 24-year-old netted with a powerful left-footed shot from the left side of the box, assisted by Nicolò Rovella, to score his fifth goal of the season.
He completed all 14 of his passes (100% accuracy) and won two of his three ground duels. He also registered one shot on target, one off target, and successfully completed his only dribble attempt.
In Serie A, Dele-Bashiru has been quite decent, making 15 appearances (eight starts), scoring three goals, and maintaining a 91% passing accuracy.
His Europa League form has also been noteworthy, with two goals and two assists in five starts, along with an impressive 95% passing accuracy. In his sole Coppa Italia appearance, he completed 97% of his passes.
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