Chelle Sweat Over Dele-Bashiru Ahead of AFCON 2027 

THISDAYLIVE | 12-09-2026 03:08am |

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle faces a setback as midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is set to spend extra time on the sidelines due to a thigh injury. Dele-Bashiru, who has been a regular for Nigeria, suffered the injury in Lazio's first game of the season against Bologna. He will miss the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

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