Nigerian fans took to social media to express their joy with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru after his goal handed the Super Eagles a 1-0 win over Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, Afrosport reports.
Augustine Eguavoen’s men put the Mediterranean Knights under immense pressure and had numerous opportunities to find the back of the net. All of them however failed to hit the target.
With a draw looming likely in Uyo, which would have greatly favoured the Libyans, Dele-Bashiru came off the bench to score a sublime goal off a Moses Simon assist in the 86th minute.
It was the Lazio midfielder’s second international goal in just his fifth cap for the Super Eagles and his goal meant that Nigeria are just a win away from making it to next year’s AFCON finals in Morocco.
@dele_bashiru appreciation post 😊😊 pic.twitter.com/bUgUDheOSV
— NZOPUTA (@chatvaski) October 12, 2024
The same way Nwabali became our Mr. Reliable is the same way Fisayo Dele-Bashiru would be in our midfield.
2 goals in 5 National caps.
Scored against South Africa to keep our World Cup hopes high, scored against Libya too to secure three whooping points.Alex Iwobi should be…. pic.twitter.com/B7asOZ9opn
— Trent The Maestro (@trent_etukudo) October 12, 2024
When Dele Bashiru scored the late winner tonight 300 Million + Nigerians erupted in pure happiness. Not a single person asked about his tribe nor remembered the economic mess we are in.
Football
The uniting factor is our beloved nation.
God Bless Nigeria💚
📷 @TheAthleticNG pic.twitter.com/xKuZtDREix
— Mr. Nigerian Football (@AJSilverCFC) October 11, 2024
A very dominant performance by the Super Eagles and kudos to the boys for their resilience and determination to win. 👏👏
Congratulations to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru who has started his career in the national team on a very good note. Keep it up. 👍 pic.twitter.com/x4zmoj8g8y
— Mumini Alao (@Mumini_Alao) October 11, 2024
FT: Nigeria 1-0 Libya #NGALBY
Super Eagles fought hard for this victory. Very dominant display against an ultra defensive Libya side. Ademola Lookman & Moses Simon were brilliant down the flanks. Fisayo Dele Bashiru coming off the bench to score the winner with 3 minutes to… pic.twitter.com/7FCTFaIWEv
— E (@iamOkon) October 11, 2024
Dele Bashiru, just calmness and elite ball ability.
Top guy 👍 #AFCON2025Q pic.twitter.com/LAFgJibjda
— MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) October 11, 2024
Man of the moment Dele Bashiru, no true Nigerian will pass without dropping a like for our skipper. #NGALBY pic.twitter.com/eU9sseGgWQ
— Bloke (@UtdBloke_) October 11, 2024
Fisayo Dele Bashiru and Ralph Onyedikachi are a breath of fresh air. So excited to see them making instant impact
— Olawale Adigun (@SportsAdigun) October 11, 2024
Solid team performance, important 3 point 👏 happy to score the winning goal⚽️🦅🦅 pic.twitter.com/5ZjP6beJhw
— Fisayo Dele Bashiru (@Fisayodele47155) October 11, 2024
The same way Nwabali became our Mr. Reliable is the same way Fisayo Dele-Bashiru would be in our midfield.
2 goals in 5 National caps.
Scored against South Africa to keep our World Cup hopes high, scored against Libya too to secure three whooping points.Alex Iwobi should be…. pic.twitter.com/B7asOZ9opn
— Trent The Maestro (@trent_etukudo) October 12, 2024
When Dele Bashiru scored the late winner tonight 300 Million + Nigerians erupted in pure happiness. Not a single person asked about his tribe nor remembered the economic mess we are in.
Football
The uniting factor is our beloved nation.
God Bless Nigeria💚
📷 @TheAthleticNG pic.twitter.com/xKuZtDREix
— Mr. Nigerian Football (@AJSilverCFC) October 11, 2024
One word for tonight goal scorer, Fisayo Dele Bashiru 😊.#SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/ApBkz5fPli
— Justina Aniefiok (@Justinaaniefiok) October 11, 2024
Nigeria 1-0 Libya
Sad that Ademola Lookman has been robbed of 2 goals in his last two matches due to the incompetency of African refs.
Dele Bashiru gave us our much needed 3 points.
Were you impressed with the team. pic.twitter.com/oLbN6Nb884
— Pamela Taiye Ilekhuoba (@pamelamodella) October 11, 2024
Well done Moses Simon for creating that goal for Dele-Bashiru, where was the defender going though, small shake body wey @Simon27Moses do o, the defender don stagger like say Nigerian pastors touch am with fake anointing
— Edafe Matthew EseOghene. CEO ELEGBETE TV & RADIO (@ELEGBETE1SPORTS) October 11, 2024
Dele-Bashiru appreciation tweet 👏👏👏👏.
Man has proven himself beyond any doubt.
📸 by @PoojaMedia pic.twitter.com/l8LoTBiEOL
— MR OLAWALE QUADRY 🇳🇬 (@QualityQuadry) October 11, 2024
And Dele Bashiru saved the day when all hope was lost. Retweet and drop a heart for him . pic.twitter.com/zlH7T45i3o
— Dr Penking™🇳🇬🇦🇺 (@drpenking) October 11, 2024
Dele Bashiru
No stupid interviews, no memes posting.
Just serving his country.
— GRAVITY (@Seunphology) October 11, 2024
Libya came to defend against Nigeria and waste time with sometimes “fake injuries” but at the end they got the taste of their own medicine.
Great job done by Dele Bashiru.
Congratulations Super Eagles.#NGALBY
— Chuma Nnoli (@ChumaNnoli) October 11, 2024
