AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Eguavoen Comments on Potentially Starting Dele-Bashiru in Second Leg Against Libya

Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen, has kept quiet on whether Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will start in the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Tuesday.Dele-Bashiru made a significant impact on Friday, coming off the bench to score the only goal of the game, securing a win for Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.continue Reading>>>

The Lazio midfielder replaced Alex Iwobi during the match and proved decisive.Just four minutes before stoppage time, the former Manchester City academy player fired a shot past Libya’s goalkeeper, Murad Al Wuheeshi, after a well-placed assist from Moses Simon.

When asked if Dele-Bashiru would start in the second leg, Eguavoen remained non-committal, stating that all his players are capable of starting against Libya.“I’m not sure if he will start the return leg,” Eguavoen said.”continue Reading>>

We first need to assess how the players respond to the physio and medical team today,” he told reporters during his post-match press conference in Uyo. “Everyone in the squad, all 23 players, are capable of starting.”