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The Super Eagles of Nigeria needed a late goal from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to defeat Libya in their AFCON2025 qualifier in Uyo.
Austin Eguavoen's Super Eagles left it late to take all three points against Libya despite a dominant performance at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
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19:02 - 11.10.2024
AFCON 2025Q Nigeria 1-0 Libya LIVE: Full Time as Super sub Dele-Bashiru gives Super Eagles victory in Uyo
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Super Eagles earn late win against Libya: How it happened
Eguavoen's men were aggressive from the start, with Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface leading the line in Victor Osimhen's absence.
The hosts nearly broke the deadlock through Fulham's Alex Iwobi but his near post strike was saved by Libya keeper Murad Al Wuheeshi.
The pressure continued and Eguavoen's men failed to put away yet another fine opportunity as Frank Onyeka struck the ball from outside the box, forcing a nice save but Troost-Ekong was unable to fire home the rebound.
The Libyan defenders remained solid throughout a first-half that was dominated by Nigeria.
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19:19 - 11.10.2024
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The second half continued in the same manner with Eguavoen's me trying hard to force the issue.
Samuel Chukwueze came on for Onyeka at half-time and failed to bury an excellent chance in the 70th minute as the Libyan goalkeeper continued his man-of-the-match display.
Boniface, who was tasked with replacing Osimhen, once again failed to deliver for the Super Eagles and was subbed off for Taiwo Awoniyi with 20 minutes remaining.
With 10 minutes left on the clock, Ballon d'Or nominee Ademola Lookman had the ball in the net with a fine finish but the strike was ruled out for offside.
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The goal finally came through substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru who fired home from a fine Moses Simon assist to calm a frustrated crowd in Uyo.
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