Hatayspor midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is happy to open his goal account for the Super Eagles even as he expressed disappointment with the outcome of the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa.
The Super Eagles held the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to a 1-1 draw in Uyo on Friday night.
The result leaves Finidi George’s side in fifth position on the Group C table and with an uphill task of qualifying for the global soccer fiesta.
Dele-Bashiru, who made his competitive debut for the Super Eagles against the former African champions scored Nigeria’s only goal of the game.
“I am happy to score on my competitive debut for Nigeria, disappointing not to come away with three points. Now all focus is on Monday,” he wrote on Instagram.
The 23-year-old will be hoping to be available for Super Eagles’ next game against the Squirrels of Benin Republic after copping an injury against South Africa.
The former Sheffield Wednesday star was replaced by Alhassan Yusuf in the 61st minute following the setback.
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