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.

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.”