Nigeria will host Libya in a crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday evening.
The Super Eagles, unbeaten in their qualifying campaign, are looking to solidify their position at the top of Group D. Meanwhile, Libya, still searching for their first win, will aim to cause an upset against their more illustrious opponents.
The hosts will be eager to extend their strong start, while Libya needs a positive result to keep their qualification hopes alive.
🟢Nigeria Seek to Dominate Group D | Home Win = 1.30💵
Nigeria’s AFCON qualifying campaign began in dominant fashion, with a 3-0 win over Benin, arguably their toughest group opponents whom they lost to in the 2025 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
The Super Eagles followed that huge win with a goalless draw against Rwanda. With four points and no goals conceded, the Super Eagles are the only unbeaten team in Group D.
Victory over Libya will push them closer to securing their place at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Coach Augustine Eguavoen will rely on Nigeria's solid defence and midfield creativity to secure all three points.
⚪Libya Hoping to Break Winless Streak | Away Win = 11.00💵
Libya enters the fixture with just one point from two games, having drawn 1-1 against Rwanda and suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benin.
Currently bottom of Group D, the Mediterranean Knights need to start picking up points if they are to break their 12-year absence from the AFCON tournament.
Head coach Milutin Sredojevic will look to rally his team and end their poor run against Nigeria. Libya’s attack, led by Ahmed Kraouaa, must find a way to break through Nigeria’s solid defence, while their backline will need to be at its best to contain Nigeria’s attackers.
🔑Key Players & Team News📰:
Nigeria will be without star striker Victor Osimhen and defender Olisah Ndah due to injury.
However, the return of Chidera Ejuke and Bright-Osayi Samuel bolsters their squad, while Ademola Lookman will be key to unlocking Libya's defence, having scored a brace in Nigeria's last home match.
Libya, meanwhile, will miss key players Ahmed Al-Tarbi, Mohammed Al-Tabbal, and Ali Yousse due to injuries.
The Knights will hope Ahmed Kraouaa can step up and make an impact in their attack as they look to keep their AFCON qualification hopes alive.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds🔢| Draw = 4.70💵
🥇Nigeria will be aiming to keep their perfect record against Libya intact, having won all four previous encounters between the two sides, including two Qualifiers in 2018. | Specials Market: Home & Over 2.5 = 2.25
🥇Libya are unbeaten in 10 of their last 12 games in all competitions, going on a 9-game unbeaten run before their 10th game. | GG/NG (Yes) = 2.65
🥇The last two games between these two sides, Nigeria and Libya, have produced a combined 9 goals with each game producing over 3.5 goals (2-3 & 4-0). | Main Market: Over 2.5 Goals = 2.12
Both teams will be looking to make a statement in this important qualifier. Nigeria aims to assert their dominance at the top of the group, while Libya seeks a vital upset to kick-start their campaign.
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