The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the second leg of their 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium, near Benghazi, Libya, with kickoff at 8 PM local time.
Nigeria enters the game in strong form, having gone undefeated in their first three Group D matches. They began their campaign with an impressive 3-0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, followed by a goalless draw away against the Amavubi of Rwanda. In their third match, the Super Eagles narrowly defeated Libya 1-0, keeping their qualification hopes on track.
Meanwhile, Libya has struggled in the qualifiers, sitting at the bottom of Group D with just one point. After a home draw with Rwanda in their opening game, the Mediterranean Knights suffered back-to-back losses—first to Benin Republic, 2-1, and then to Nigeria, 1-0. They will be eager to improve their fortunes and avenge their earlier defeat in this crucial second-leg match.
A controversial moment in the first leg, where a goal by Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman was disallowed by Malawian referees, has added extra tension to the return fixture. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a team of Cape Verdean officials to oversee the match, led by referee Delgado Santos Rocha Lenine.
Djêry Gomes Lopes and Jorge Santos Fonseca Aritson will serve as assistant referees, while Burkina Faso’s Hamidou Diero will be the fourth official. The match commissioner is Amir Abdi Hassan from Somalia, and the referee assessor is Malian Dramane Dante, with Algerian Rachid Medjiba acting as the security officer.
Fans in Nigeria can catch the game live on NTA Sports 24, AfroSport TV, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
