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The Nigerian Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has warned Austin Eguavoen’s side that Libya’s crowd will be hostile when both teams clash in the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Tuesday in Benghazi.
The Super Eagles had won 1-0 in the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio international Stadium in Uyo on Friday.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the game’s only goal in the second half.
“Libya will come out fighting, but we want to go there and seal our AFCON qualification,” William Troost-Ekong said at his post-match press conference after Nigeria defeated Libya in the first leg.
“The crowd will be hostile there, they will make it hard for us, but we will be ready.”
Nigeria currently top Group D with seven points from three matches, while Libya are in bottom of the table with just one point from the same number of games.
In other news, the Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has charged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to conquer the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the two-legged 2025 AFCON qualifier.
Nigeria hosts the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday, with the return at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benina, Libya’s second city Benghazi, on Wednesday.
The minister described the Group D, Matchday3 qualifier as a must win for the Eagles, who currently top the group.
Enoh stressed the need for the team to show tactical superiority and prove their mettle over their North African counterparts.
“Your solid start in the qualifiers has put you in a favorable position to secure a place in the 2025 AFCON tournament.
“Nonetheless, you must guard your place, as the Mediterranean Knights will aim to defy expectations, seeking at least a draw in Uyo. Never underestimate your opponents.
“The nation will be rooting for you, make us proud, and good luck,” Enoh said.
