Fisayo Dele-Bashiru of the Super Eagles of Nigeria celebrates after his goal against Libya [PHOTO CREDIT: @PoojaMedia]

Nigeria defeat Libya to maintain lead in AFCON qualifiers

Nigeria needed a late goal from a substitute to get the better of Libya in a 2025 AFCON qualifier on Friday in Uyo

11 Oct 2024, 18:13 by Jide Alaka · Premium Times

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Cup Group D qualifier between Nigeria and Libya needed a late goal from substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The Eagles had laboured for almost all the match but could not find a way past the Libyan defence and goalkeeper Murad Al Wuheeshi.

The win keeps Nigeria top of Group D with seven points from their first three matches after Benin walloped Rwanda 3-0. The Super Eagles travel to Benghazi on Tuesday, and another win almost guarantees a place at the 2025 tournament in Morocco.

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