Coppa Italia: Dele-Bashiru eyes historic feat with Lazio

Sport Coppa Italia: Dele-Bashiru eyes historic feat with Lazio Published on April 24, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will be aiming to become the fifth Nigerian to lift the Coppa Italia trophy when Lazio take on Inter Milan in the final next month. Maurizio Sarri’s side defeated Atalanta on penalities to reach the final of the competition on Wednesday. Former Inter Milan striker Obafemi Martins was the first Nigerian to lay his hands on the trophy. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Martins was later joined on the exclusive list by Joel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro. Dele-Bashiru will also be chasing his first silverware since arriving Lazio two years ago from Turkish Super Lig club, Hatayspor. The Coppa Italia final will be played at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on May 13. Don't Miss Ballon d’Or: Ian Wright names Arsenal player to win award You may like Serie A: Dele-Bashiru shakes off injury, makes Lazio squad for Fiorentina tie Serie A: Dele-Bashiru doubtful for Lazio’s clash with Fiorentina Transfer: Lazio name asking price for Dele-Bashiru Serie A: Lazio ready for Sassuolo showdown — Dele-Bashiru Transfer: Lazio rejects Premier League offers for Dele-Bashiru  Transfer: West Brom interested in Dele-Bashiru 

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