In a hard-fought match in Uyo, Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a crucial 1-0 win over Libya in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The game, held on Thursday, saw Fisayo Dele-Bashiru come off the bench to score the decisive goal, earning Nigeria three valuable points.
The Super Eagles dominated possession throughout the game, with the Libyan side playing a resilient and well-structured defensive game. Despite Nigeria’s relentless attacks, Libya held firm for most of the match, frustrating the home side with their compact defense.
The breakthrough finally came late in the game when Victor Boniface delivered a low, pinpoint cross from the left wing. Dele-Bashiru connected perfectly, slotting the ball past the Libyan goalkeeper, sealing the win for Nigeria.
Nigeria had an earlier goal ruled out in the 76th minute, when Samuel Chukwueze was judged offside by a narrow margin. Despite the setback, the Super Eagles continued to press forward, and Dele-Bashiru’s effort paid off.
Group D Standings
This victory propels Nigeria to the top of Group D with 7 points, ahead of Benin Republic (6 points), Rwanda (2 points), and Libya (1 point). The win puts the Super Eagles in a strong position as they continue their quest for AFCON qualification.
The Super Eagles will be looking to maintain their momentum in their upcoming fixtures as they aim to secure their spot in the 2024 AFCON tournament.
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