Matches Dele-Bashiru will miss for Super Eagles and Lazio after latest injury blow

Retold by Oddsrama · 27 August 2026

Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has been dealt a significant injury blow that threatens his involvement for both Lazio and the Super Eagles over the coming weeks. The 25-year-old sustained a right thigh tear—confirmed as first or second-degree damage—during Lazio's Serie A opener at Bologna on Monday, where he lasted 54 minutes before being substituted. Medical assessments indicate he'll be sidelined for a minimum of three weeks, a timeline that creates real headaches for both his club and country.

For Lazio, Dele-Bashiru's absence directly impacts their immediate fixtures. He'll definitely miss matches against Genoa (August 30), Udinese (September 7), and AC Milan (September 12 or 13). The September 19 trip to Venezia remains uncertain—it falls just over the three-week mark, so recovery speed will determine whether he features. In terms of betting angles, Lazio's midfield depth will be tested early in the campaign; punters should monitor team sheets closely as Gennaro Gattuso adapts without his influential midfielder.

The Super Eagles' schedule adds another layer of urgency. Nigeria opens their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in Group L against Madagascar (September 23) and Guinea-Bissau (September 27). A standard three-week recovery from August 24 would allow Dele-Bashiru around September 14 to return, potentially giving him time for Super Eagles preparations. However, any complications in his rehabilitation could rule him out of both qualifiers entirely—a major blow to Eric Chelle's squad depth. The midfielder's comeback timeline will be critical for both Lazio's Serie A form and Nigeria's qualifying ambitions, making his medical updates essential viewing for anyone tracking either side's composition and performance this autumn.

Based on original reporting by Soccernet NG. Read the original at soccernet.ng →

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Matches Dele-Bashiru will miss for Super Eagles and Lazio after latest injury blow

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