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

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.

Libya’s national team coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, has made it clear that he is not under pressure to win against Nigeria in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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

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

Ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifier against Libya, interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has backed his striker, Victor Boniface to score in Friday’s match.

Libya’s head coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, has admitted that his team may struggle against Nigeria in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday.

It has been six years since the last meeting between Nigeria and Libya in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in Uyo.

Former Super Eagles defender, Abiodun Obafemi believes the team can grab six points against Libya when the side’s clash in their Africa Cup of Nations double-header qualifiers.