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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has expressed his shock at being chosen for the Tremendous Eagles forward of his older brother, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Soccernet.ng experiences.
Each brothers had set their sights on representing Nigeria, nevertheless it appeared Tom would break into the senior staff first after that includes within the Flying Eagles squad on the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the Olympics Eagles.
Nonetheless, 25-year-old Tom has not been known as as much as the senior nationwide staff since his final youth look in 2019.
In distinction, Fisayo, who didn’t play for any Nigerian youth groups, acquired his Tremendous Eagles debut in 2023.
The 23-year-old Lazio midfielder rapidly impressed, scoring two objectives and offering an help in his early appearances for Nigeria, together with a decisive purpose in a 1-0 win over Libya in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Talking about his surprising rise to the senior staff, Fisayo stated:
“I’ve all the time been shocked that I might be given a chance to play for my nation at this stage of my profession. I’m grateful for the chance and don’t take it as a right.
“Tom is equally doing effectively… I didn’t know I might be thought of for the Tremendous Eagles earlier than him. I’m glad for the chance.”
Fisayo additionally revealed that his brother, at present taking part in for Watford within the English Championship, is pleased with his achievements.
“We chortle over it, and I intend to make him proud like he has been making the household proud.”
Fisayo, who joined Lazio on mortgage from Turkish membership Hatayspor in July 2024, will look to earn his sixth Tremendous Eagles cap when Nigeria face Libya once more on Tuesday.
