Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Joins Elder Brother Tom-Dele Bashiru In Nigeria U20 Camp For WYC

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The duo of Tom Dele-Bashiru and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru have switch allegiance to Nigeria despite their eligibility to play for England, the land of their birth, Owngoalnigeria.com reports.

Tom who scored for the Nigeria U20 in their first test game ahead of the 2019 World Youth Championship has dominated discussions recently over his switch of allegiance but his younger brother and Manchester City youth team prospect Fisayo has joined him in the camp.

They both play for Manchester City as midfielders at various youth levels with Fisayo playing for the U18s where he has ‎played 23 games this season in all competitions with three goals and one assist to his name while Tom plays for the U23s of the Etihad outfit.

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Their presence in the camp of the Nigerian team will no doubt infuriate the youth team selectors of England who are keen on hanging onto the duo particularly Tom who has already played for England at two different youth level.

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