Nigeria vs. Libya: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

On Friday night, at Uyo's Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Nigeria will play host to Libya in a qualifying match for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The visitors are still pursuing their first win of the qualifying campaign, while the Super Eagles strive to maintain their unbeaten start to the AFCON qualifiers.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

A few days later, Nigeria followed up with their 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in their inaugural match of the AFCON qualifiers with a goalless draw in Rwanda.

The Super Eagles are the sole team in Group D that has not yet conceded a goal, and they currently hold the lead with four points. A doubleheader victory over Libya will allow them to advance further and closer to securing qualification.

This will be the fifth meeting between Nigeria and Libya, with the Super Eagles having emerged victorious in all four previous meetings, including two games in the AFCON qualifiers in 2018.

The team's interim leader, Augustine Eguavoen, has led Nigeria to the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. He has been retained in his position.

Nigeria was the runner-up at the most recent AFCON edition and has only suffered one defeat in their last 14 AFCON qualifying matches. They will be eager to maintain this streak on Saturday.

Rwanda held Libya to a 1-1 stalemate in their initial match of the AFCON qualifiers, and they subsequently suffered a 2-1 loss to Benin in their second match.

Faisal Al Badri scored the opening goal for the Mediterranean Knights in the ninth minute from the penalty spot. However, they were unable to maintain their lead as they conceded two goals in 12 minutes during the second half.

Milutin Sredojevic, the head coach, will be optimistic that his team will accumulate valuable points against Nigeria to conclude their 12-year absence from the AFCON.

The most recent time Libya participated in the continental showcase was in 2012. However, they are at the bottom of Group D with only one point and must reverse their fortunes to conclude this run swiftly.

Nigeria x Libya Team News

Nigeria will be without Victor Osimhen, the new striker from Galatasaray, and Olisah Ndah, the defender currently playing for Orlando Pirates in South Africa, for this match.

Bright-Osayi Samuel returns to the squad after missing the previous month due to an injury, while Sevilla's Chidera Ejuke returns after years of absence.

The hosts will closely monitor Ademola Lookman, who scored two goals in their recent home match against Benin.

Due to ailments, defender Ahmed Al-Tarbi of Ahli Tripoli Club, Mohammed Al-Tabbal of Al-Nasr Club, and Ali Yousse of the African Club of Tunisia will be absent from Libya.

Ahmed Kraouaa, who has yet to score in the AFCON qualifiers, is anticipated to spearhead the Mediterranean Knights' attack.

Our Predictions

Nigeria will win and have under 2.5 goals @ 2.37 on Sky247.ng.

This is a concerning development for most African opponents, as the Super Eagles have many talents in their ranks. Nigeria appears to have found its footing under interim manager Eguaveon. We predict a victory for the hosts against a Libyan team lacking more confidence.

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