Super Eagles Eye Early AFCON 2025 Qualification

The Super Eagles are poised to take a significant step towards qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as they face Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in a crucial Group D encounter on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

Nigeria, led by interim manager Augustine Eguavoen, has made a strong start to the qualifiers, securing a victory over Benin Republic and a draw against Rwanda.

With four points from two matches, the three-time African champions sit atop the group standings.

Libya, on the other hand, has struggled, drawing against Rwanda and losing to Benin.

Eguavoen while speaking to reporters in Uyo stressed the importance of securing six points from the double header against Libya.

“Our best and surest route to the finals will be to pick up the six points in these matches and be somewhat guaranteed of a place in Morocco even before Matchday 5,” he stated.

“We don’t want to be in any anxiety in the run-in in this qualifying campaign.” The coach added.

The Super Eagles have a stellar record against Libya, winning all four of their previous encounters, scoring nine goals and conceding just two.

In their last eight matches in the AFCON qualifiers, Nigeria has recorded six wins, one draw, and one loss – a 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in March 2023.