AFCON 2025 qualifier: Libya coach aims for a tie against the Super Eagles

Libya head coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri has declared that getting a draw against Nigeria in their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier will be a positive result.

The Mediterranean Knights will be up against the Super Eagles in a matchday 3 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday.

Al-Hadiri conceded that getting a win against the three-time African champions will be difficult.

The gaffer stated that they will fight to get one point from the game.

“We realise that winning against Nigeria is difficult, but we seek to return with a draw that will be positive for us and restore our hope in competing for qualification,” he was quoted by Libya News 24.

The North Africans are bottom of Group D with one point from two games.