Eguavoen Aims for Six Points Against Libya in 2025 AFCON Qualifiers

Interim Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has set his sights on securing a total of six points in the upcoming doubleheader against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights during the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. This ambitious target was shared in a statement by Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, on Tuesday in Abuja.

The first match will take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday evening, followed by the return leg at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benghazi, Libya, on Wednesday night. Eguavoen emphasized the importance of these matches, stating, “Our best and surest route to the finals will be to pick up the six points in the matches with Libya.” Achieving this goal would position Nigeria favorably, potentially guaranteeing a place in Morocco before Matchday 5 and alleviating any qualifying campaign anxiety.

While acknowledging the absence of star striker Victor Osimhen, Eguavoen expressed confidence in his available attacking options. “I believe in the other strikers available to get us the goals that will give us the three points in Uyo, and the three points in Libya,” he added.

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As it stands, Nigeria currently holds four points from two matches, placing them one point ahead of Benin Republic and two ahead of Rwanda. A double win against Libya would elevate the Eagles to ten points, while a victorious outcome for Benin Republic in their matches would bring them to nine points—still trailing Nigeria’s potential tally.

Eguavoen remains optimistic about the upcoming encounters, saying, “There are possibilities and opportunities for us to sail home at the end of these two matches, and we will do our best to take our chances and have the ticket.”

Meanwhile, the Libyan delegation arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Tuesday and has since made its way to Uyo. The matches will be officiated by a team led by Malawian referee Godfrey Philip Nkhakananga, with additional officials from various African nations appointed for the fixtures. The first match is scheduled to kick off at 9 PM Libya time (8 PM Nigeria time).