Nigeria vs Libya LIVE UPDATES: Resurgent Eagles target another home win in Uyo

The Super Eagles return to the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, seeking to extend their unbeaten start to the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Fresh from a resounding 3-0 victory in their last outing at the venue, Nigeria aims to build momentum against Libya.

Libya’s Meditanerean Knights, meanwhile, are desperate to end their 12-year AFCON absence.

Head coach Milutin Sredojevic’s side sits bottom of Group D with just one point and must quickly turn their campaign around.
Nigeria boasts an impressive record in AFCON qualifying matches, losing only one of their last 14 outings.

The Super Eagles finished as runners-up in the last AFCON edition and will look to capitalise on their strong form.

Libya’s last AFCON appearance dates back to 2012, and they face an uphill battle to revive their qualifying hopes.

Friday’s encounter presents a crucial opportunity for the Mediterranean Knights to revive their campaign.

Stay tuned to PREMIUM TIMES for LIVE UPDATES.

Kickoff at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo is 5.00 p.m.

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All is set for the AFCON qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo

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A minute of silence for the journalist that lost his life.. and the game is officially underway

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Throw in for Libya..

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Onyeka with an interception that gifts Libya a goal kick

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A long ball to Ademola Lookman but the Atalanta man unable to get the ball

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Free kick for Nigeria but the Libya makes a quick catch off the header by captain William Troost-Ekong

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10 minutes gone: Nigeria 0-0 Libya

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Chance… Alex Iwobi forces safe off the Libyan goalkeeper as the Super Eagles come close to breaking the deadlock

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Boniface blocked as he makes a run into the Libya box after receiving a pass from Frank Onyeka

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Referee waves off what looked like a valid penalty for Nigeria

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Lookman tries a ball across the face of goal but the Libya stops the ball from getting to the on rushing Victor Boniface

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Boniface disposed of the ball in the Libya box

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Bruno Onyeamachi strikes the ball but blocked for a corner kick for the Super Eagles

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Missed chance for Nigeria… Frank Onyeka fires a shot that was parried by the keeper to the path of William Troost-Ekong but the captain fluffed the chance as he kicks the ball over the bar

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Boniface disposed of the ball again by the Libyans in their box

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Another close chance for Nigeria but the ball rolls out for a second corner kick for the Super Eagles

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Simon Moses with a another dazzling move on the wings but his final cross unable to connect to teammates

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Another great chance… Alex Iwobi with a shot inside the box but the Libya goalkeeper makes a point blank safe

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The first half is gradually winding down. Nigeria 0-0 Libya

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With Benin Republic leading Rwanda by a lone goal in the other Group D tie, the Squirrels are leading the table ahead of the Super Eagles

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Three minutes added time

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Half Time: Nigeria 0-0 Libya

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We are back for the second half

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The Super Eagles get the second half underway

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First corner in the second half for the Super Eagles

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The Libya goalkeeper is down and being attended to by medics after colliding with Victor Boniface

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Game back underway

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Good cross by Bruno Onyeamachi but Alex Iwobi heads over the bar

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Iwobi fluffs another great chance as his effort goes over the bar

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60 minutes gone… Nigeria 0-0 Libya

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Coach Eguavoen makes his first change as he pulls out Frank Onyeka for Samuel Chukwueze

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Ademola Lookman wins a free kick for Nigeria in a promising situation

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The Libya coach opts for a triple substitution

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Moses Simon with a casual free kick straight into the hands of the goal keeper

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Chukwueze with a chance but his effort was blocked

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Triple substitution for Nigeria as Taiwo Awoniyi, Fisayo DELE-BASHIRU and Raphael Onyedika have been brought in for the Super Eagles

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Chukwueze with a low shot but the Libya goalkeeper makes another routine save.

75 minutes gone… Nigeria 0-0 Libya

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Libya goalkeeper down again

Game back on

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Lookman gets the ball in the net but he was flagged offside by the referee

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Goal… Dele Fisayo DELE-BASHIRU gives Nigeria the lead

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The fans at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium have found their voice finally

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Stanley Nwabali the Nigeria goalkeeper has been treated and back on his feet

Four minutes added time

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Full Time Nigeria 1-0 Libya
The Super Eagles keep top spot in Group D with seven points from three games

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