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Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen is confident that Victor Boniface will flourish in the national team but emphasizes that the striker needs to improve his decision-making to reach his full potential.

Interim head coach, Austin Eguavoen has admitted that his Super Eagles side delivered a poor first-half performance against Libya, on Friday.

Super Eagles captain, William Troost Ekong has emphasized that the team is ready for a tougher challenge in the return fixture against Libya, on October 11, during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

Nigeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Libya in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, in Uyo, on Friday.

Former Sweden head coach, Janne Andersson has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to coach the Super Eagles due to concerns over the offer made by the Nigeria Football Federation.

Later today when Nigeria and Libya meet in the first of two games for October’s international window in continuation of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, all eyes arguably will be on Victor Boniface.

Forward, Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s chances ahead of the first of two matches against Libya in this window of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has expressed confidence that the team can secure victory against Libya if they replicate their club form.

Libya national team captain, Faisal Al-Badri has declared that his team is fully focused on business as they prepare to take on the Super Eagles on Friday, aiming to secure all three points in the crucial AFCON qualifier.

CB, William Troost-Ekong has backed the move to appoint more Nigerian coaches in national team roles.