Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen led the celebrations for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru after his first goal for SS Lazio.
Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has received encouragement from Super Eagles teammate Victor Osimhen after he scored his first goal for Serie A club SS Lazio, helping the Italian club secure a dominant 3-0 victory over Dinamo Kyiv.
The 23-year-old's performance not only marked a memorable start to his European campaign but also caught the attention of his national team colleague, Osimhen.
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Dele-Bashiru, who joined Lazio this summer from Hatayspor, continued to showcase his goal-scoring prowess, reminiscent of his impressive debut for the Super Eagles.
The young midfielder found the back of the net between two strikes from teammate Boulaye Dia, contributing significantly to Marco Baroni's side's crucial away win.
Clearly elated by his performance, Dele-Bashiru took to social media to express his joy. "Perfect Europa league debut," he wrote, capturing the essence of his remarkable night on his Instagram page.
The achievement did not go unnoticed by his compatriot and Galatasaray striker, Osimhen. Known for his supportive nature, Osimhen led the celebrations for Dele-Bashiru, leaving an encouraging comment on the midfielder's post: "Fire on starboy."
This display of talent and unity highlights the rising stock of Nigerian football on the European stage.
With Dele-Bashiru making an immediate impact at Lazio and receiving support from established colleagues like Osimhen, the future looks bright for both the player and the Nigerian national team.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles striker Osimhen believes his first goal for Galatasaray is coming, after another playmaking masterclass in the Europa League.
The 25-year-old put on a show, contributing an assist and forcing an own goal as Galatasaray kicked off their campaign with a comfortable 3-1 win over PAOK.
Osimhen, who is still waiting for his first goal, in his third appearance, celebrated with his third assist for the Lions. But he believes the elusive goal is near.
“I feel it, my goal is very close,” Osimhen stated per Pulse Sports. “The most important thing is for Galatasaray to win."