Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Coppa Italia final chase as Lazio face Inter Milan, with Nigerian midfielder aiming to make history in Rome

Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is set to chase a historic milestone as he targets becoming only the fifth Nigerian player to win the Coppa Italia when Lazio face Inter Milan in next month’s final at the Stadio Olimpico.

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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Coppa Italia final hopes were strengthened after Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio side secured their place in the showpiece event with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Atalanta on Wednesday, sealing a hard-fought passage to Rome.

The midfielder, who joined Lazio two years ago from Turkish club Hatayspor, will be aiming to claim his first major trophy since arriving in Italy, marking a significant step in his European career.

The list of Nigerian winners of the Coppa Italia remains exclusive, with former Inter Milan striker Obafemi Martins the first to achieve the feat, followed by Joel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro.

For Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, the upcoming final represents both a personal breakthrough opportunity and a chance to join an elite group of Nigerian footballers who have lifted one of Italy’s most prestigious domestic trophies.

Lazio will meet Inter Milan in a high-stakes encounter on 13 May, with both sides expected to field strong squads in pursuit of silverware and European qualification momentum.

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The Coppa Italia final is widely regarded as one of the most intense fixtures in Italian football, and Dele-Bashiru’s involvement adds further Nigerian interest to the contest.