Nigeria’s Super Eagles has secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Libya in Uyo moving to seven points from three games in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Libya adopted a defensive strategy, aiming for a draw, but Nigeria’s persistence paid off in the 86th minute.
74th minute substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru converted Moses Simon’s cross from the left side, sending the thousands of Nigerian fans at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium into jubilation.
The win marked interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen’s second victory in three AFCON 2025 qualifiers.
With this win, the Super Eagles now top Group D with seven points, while Benin Republic sit in second place with six points after thrashing Rwanda 3-0 at home.
