Lazio won five of their first six league games for the first time in their history, with Dele-Bashiru off the bench and Akinsanmiro playing the full match.
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Lazio keep their perfect rhythm
Lazio maintained their unbeaten start to the Serie A season with a 3-1 win over 10-9 man Monza at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Nigeria internationals Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro were both in action. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that Dele-Bashiru came on in the 61st minute while Akinsanmiro played all 90 minutes.
The Biancocelesti have now won five of their opening six league games for the first time in their history. They moved level on 16 points with Inter at the top of the table.
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How the goals came
Maurizio Sarri’s side made a perfect start when Nuno Tavares scored after three minutes with a powerful 25 yard strike into the top corner. Monza thought they had equalised in the 20th minute through Gustavo Varela, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Three minutes later Tavares turned provider, delivering a precise cross for Gustav Isaksen to fire past Noel Tornqvist. The visitors’ task became harder 10 minutes before half time when Lorenzo Lucchesi was shown a straight red card for hauling down Tijjani Noslin as he ran through on goal.
Monza still gave Lazio a scare 45 seconds after the restart when Saba Goglichidze headed in from close range following a corner. The Brianzoli had chances to level through Samuele Birindelli and Varela.
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Lazio held firm and sealed the win in the 88th minute when Andrea Pinamonti scored the third. It was a well-earned victory despite a nervy second half.
The Nigerian angle
Dele-Bashiru came on after Monza had pulled one back and were down to 10 men, helping Lazio see out the game.
Akinsanmiro, 21, joined Monza on loan from Inter on August 1 in a deal running until June 30, 2027. He spent last season on loan at Pisa and has an Italian Cup and a Serie A title medal from his Inter squad days.
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What next
Lazio are level with Inter on 16 points, so the next round matters. Can Sarri’s side keep their unbeaten run going?
Monza, on the other hand, need to rebuild after a red card and a defeat. Akinsanmiro will hope for more minutes in the promoted side’s midfield.
📌 Did You Know?
- Akinsanmiro can play as a central midfielder, a defensive midfielder or further forward as an attacking midfielder.
- He stands 1.84 metres tall.
- Reports say Monza’s option to make his move permanent is worth about €7.5 million.
- Monza are a newly promoted side in the 2026/27 Serie A season.
- Dele-Bashiru joined Lazio from Hamburger SV in 2024.
