Nigeria vs Libya, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of Nations QualifyingAbout
Nigeria are hosting Libya
at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Timeline
- 45'+1': Ali Almusrat (Libya) Yellow Card at 46'
- 57': Murad Al-Wuheeshi (Libya) Yellow Card at 57'
- 61': Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria) Substitution at 61'
- 64': Ezoo El Mariamy (Libya) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Osama Mukhtar Al Shremi (Libya) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Abdullah Almeehoub (Libya) Substitution at 64'
- 74': Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Taiwo Awoniyi (Nigeria) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria) Substitution at 74'
- 86': Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria) Goal at 86'
- 86': Ahmed Saleh (Libya) Substitution at 86'
- 90'+2': Semi Ajayi (Nigeria) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
 LBY |
NGA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 6 | Saves | 0 |
| 36.7 | Possession | 63.3 |
| 2 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 6 | +6 | 11 |
| 2 | Benin | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Rwanda | 6 | -2 | 8 |
| 4 | Libya | 6 | -4 | 5 |
Line-Ups
Nigeria (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 21 | Calvin Bassey |
| 5 | William Troost-Ekong |
| 13 | Bruno Onyemaechi |
| 2 | Ola Aina |
| 17 | Alex Iwobi |
| 8 | Frank Onyeka |
| 4 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 22 | Victor Boniface |
| 7 | Ademola Lookman |
| 15 | Moses Simon |
Libya (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Murad Al-Wuheeshi (GK)  |
| 4 | Ali Almusrat |
| 25 | Majdi Erteiba |
| 2 | Mohammed Alshiteewi |
| 3 | Sobhi Al Dawi |
| 21 | Sanad bin Ali |
| 14 | Muhanad Eito |
| 23 | Bader Hassan |
| 8 | Nour aldin Al Qulaib |
| 6 | Suhaib Shafshuf |
| 9 | Ahmed Karwaa |
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