Meet New Super Eagles Invitee Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

The head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro, added a new foreign groomed player, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to his squad for the October international break.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was born in Hamburg, Germany on February 6, 2001, to Nigerian parents. He and his family moved to England when he was still a child, hence, he was groomed in the United Kingdom.

Due to this, he had the chance to play for Germany’s national team, the Three Lions of England, or the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The fact that coach Peseiro invited the 22-year-old midfielder for the friendly game against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique means the youngster has agreed to play for his ancestral home.

What is the football journey of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru?

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a product of the Manchester City football system and played for the Premier League club in the age-grade level. He moved to Sheffield Wednesday on July 28, 2020.

After three years at Sheffield Wednesday, Dele-Bashiru decided to leave the United Kingdom and moved to Turkish club Hatayspor on July 11, 2023.

Since then, the midfielder has played seven times, scored four goals, and provided two assists in all competitions which means he is currently one of the hottest players in Turkey.

Dele-Bashiru who has never represented any other country at any level in his career, has until June 30, 2026, before his current contract with Hatayspor expires.

Nigerians might have the opportunity of seeing Dele-Bashiru in action in the colours of the Super Eagles on Friday, October 13 when the country takes on Saudi Arabia in an international friendly at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão in Portugal. The game will kick off at 5 p.m.

He might also be in action for Nigeria when the Eagles take on Mozambique in another friendly game on October 16 at the aforementioned venue.

Note that Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has an elder brother, Tom Dele-Bashiru who is also a professional footballer. The 24-year-old midfielder plays for EFL Championship club Watford and has represented Nigeria from under-16 to under-23 level.