The upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights is drawing attention from football fans across Africa. Scheduled to be held at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, this match promises to be a crucial event in the AFCON qualifying rounds, with both teams looking to make their mark in Group D.
As of now, Nigeria leads the group with four points after two matchdays, making them the favorites to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament. The Super Eagles have performed well in their earlier matches, kicking off their campaign with an impressive 3-0 win over Benin Republic, followed by a solid, goalless draw against Rwanda. Nigeria’s unbeaten start puts them in a strong position, especially as they prepare to face a struggling Libyan side.
Libya, on the other hand, has had a challenging time in the group. After securing a 1-1 draw in their home game against Rwanda, they faltered in their next match, losing to Benin. This leaves the Mediterranean Knights with only one point, placing them at the bottom of the group standings. Despite these difficulties, Libya will be eager to put up a fight and try to turn their fortunes around against Nigeria.
Historically, Nigeria has dominated Libya in past encounters, giving them a psychological advantage heading into this game. However, Libya will look to surprise fans and at least grab a point from this crucial match in Uyo. The pressure will be on Nigeria to maintain their dominance, but they face a key challenge: their star forward, Victor Osimhen, will be missing from the squad. Osimhen, who has been in top form since joining Turkish club Galatasaray, is a significant loss, and his absence may affect Nigeria’s attacking force.
The first leg of this highly anticipated fixture will take place on Friday, October 11, 2024, with kick-off set for 5 PM local time. Fans across Africa can watch the action live on AfroSport TV, bringing the excitement of AFCON qualifiers directly to their screens.
