The Mediterranean Knights of Libya will be satisfied if they get a draw against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an AFCON 2025 qualifier.
In order to be ready for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will set up camp in Uyo.
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Nigeria vs Libya: Super Eagles get Malawian referees for AFCON 2025 qualifier against Mediterranean Knights
The AFCON 2025 qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya will be officiated by Malawian referees.
The first leg is scheduled for October 11 in Uyo's Akwa Ibom Stadium, and the second leg is scheduled for October 15 in Benina.
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Prior to the qualifying round, Milutin Sredojevic of Serbia was fired by the Libya Football Federation, and Nasser Al-Hadiri was named head coach of the national team.
The new adjustment came about as a result of the Mediterranean Knights' dismal start to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign—the North Africans are currently ranked last in Group D.
Libya targets draw against Nigeria
Al-Hadiri says his side will fight to earn at least a point against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Al-Hadiri declared that getting a win against the three-time African champions is a difficult task.
The gaffer stated that they will fight hard to get a draw from the game.
Speaking to Libya News 24 he said, “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 .
With one point from their two games, the North Africans lie at the bottom of Group D.
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has already appointed Malawian referees to take charge of the game.
The Super Eagles will be looking to build on their outstanding start to the AFCON qualifiers after winning their opening game 3-0 against Benin Republic and earning a goalless draw with Rwanda in Kigali.
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