Rita Odafe
The much-anticipated qualifying match for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights will take place at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo.
This game is pivotal in Group D, signaling the return of international football for fans throughout Africa.
Currently, Nigeria tops the group with four points from two matches, while Libya is at the bottom with one point.
The Super Eagles are in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their initial qualifiers.
They kicked off their campaign with a decisive 3-0 win against the Benin Republic and followed it up with a 0-0 draw against Rwanda.
In contrast, Libya has faced challenges in the group stages, managing a 1-1 draw at home against Rwanda but losing to Benin, resulting in only one point to their name.
Nigeria’s strong start enhances their chances of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON tournament.
Historically, the Super Eagles have maintained a superior record against Libya.
Nonetheless, the Mediterranean Knights aim to upset predictions and will strive for at least a draw in Uyo.
While Nigeria is favored to win, they will miss their star forward, Victor Osimhen, who has been outstanding since transferring to Galatasaray. His absence could challenge the team’s offensive capabilities.
Match Details: Nigeria vs. Libya
The first leg between Nigeria and Libya is set for Friday, October 11, 2024, with kickoff at 5 PM local time. Fans can watch the game live on AfroSport TV.
