Possible lineups for Nigeria v Libya clash

The Super Eagles are back in action on Friday. Nigeria will face Libya in matchday 3 of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Akpabio Stadium at 18.00 CET. The two teams have not met since 2018.

The last encounter between the two national teams took place on 16 October 2018, also in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Nigerians beat the Libyan side 3-2. Of the last eight games played between the two - since 2004 - the Super Eagles have won six games, drawing one and losing the other.

As for the standings, Nigeria are leading the table by four points after winning one match - against Benin, and drawing the other in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Rwanda. While Libya have yet to win a single match.

Nigeria's possible lineup: Nwabali (GK); Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey; Aina, Ndidi, Onyedika, Onyemaechi; Lookman, Boniface and Chukwueze.

Libya's possible lineup: Al Wuhayshi (GK); Elkouri, Yusuf, Erteiba, Al Mabrouk; Al Badri, Al Shreimy; Salama, Al Khoja, Al Gleib; Krawaa.

 

October 11, 2024