Nigeria Secures Top Spot in Group D with 1-0 Victory Over Libya in AFCON 2025 Qualifier

Nigeria has secured the top position in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Libya on Friday. The match took place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru emerged as the hero for the Super Eagles, scoring the decisive goal in the dying moments of the match. With this victory, Nigeria now boasts seven points in the group, placing them one point ahead of Benin Republic, who triumphed over Rwanda with a convincing 3-0 scoreline in their previous encounter.

Augustine Eguavoen's men are set to face the Mediterranean Knights again in just three days as they aim to maintain their momentum in the qualifiers.