Juventus vs Lazio: Super Eagles Fisayo Dele-Bashiru returns to goalscoring after injury layoff

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru delivered the final blow with a late strike as Lazio completely stunned Juventus, cruising to a comprehensive 3-0 away victory at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening.

Lazio’s performance was a masterclass in counter-attacking football, capped off brilliantly by the Nigerian international Dele-Bashiru, who made an instant impact after being introduced in the second half.

Lazio seized control of the narrative in the 37th minute when defender Oliver Provstgaard found the back of the net. 

After a lengthy VAR review confirmed the goal's validity, the visitors took a well-deserved 1-0 lead into the halftime break. Juventus struggled to respond, failing to significantly test Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas despite dominating the overall possession

The situation went from bad to worse for the hosts in the second half. In the 66th minute, Danish winger Gustav Isaksen doubled Lazio's advantage with another goal that survived a VAR check. 

Seeking fresh energy to see out the match, Lazio made a crucial substitution just two minutes later, bringing on Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to replace Kenneth Taylor in midfield.

Dele-Bashiru, who returned from injury last week against Monza, immediately injected pace and directness into Lazio's transitions. 

His impressive cameo, lasting 22 minutes, was rewarded in the dying moments of the match. In the 89th minute, the 25-year-old Nigerian found space and fired home a decisive third goal, capping off the 3-0 rout and securing a memorable result in Turin.