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Super Eagles defeat Libya at AFCON 2025

 

CITIZENS COMPASS– The Super Eagles of Nigeria clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Libya in a thrilling encounter, thanks to a late goal by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the AFCON 2025 Group D qualification match.

In a fiercely contested AFCON qualification match, both the Super Eagles and Libya struggled to find the back of the net, with Libya putting up a strong defensive display. However, Nigeria’s persistence paid off in the 86th minute when Dele-Bashiru fired home the decisive goal, breaking the deadlock and sealing the win for the Super Eagles.

With this result, Nigeria now sits comfortably at the top of Group D with 7 points from three games. Benin Republic trails closely behind with 6 points, while Rwanda and Libya lag with 2 and 1 point, respectively.

This victory bolsters Nigeria’s chances of progressing further in the tournament, giving the Super Eagles a vital advantage as they aim for qualification.

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