Nigeria vs Libya, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 45'+1': Ali Almusrat (Libya) Yellow Card at 46'
- 57': Murad Al-Wuheeshi (Libya) Yellow Card at 57'
- 61': Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria) Substitution at 61'
- 64': Ezoo El Mariamy (Libya) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Osama Mukhtar Al Shremi (Libya) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Abdullah Almeehoub (Libya) Substitution at 64'
- 74': Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Taiwo Awoniyi (Nigeria) Substitution at 74'
- 74': Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria) Substitution at 74'
- 86': Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Nigeria) Goal at 86'
- 86': Ahmed Saleh (Libya) Substitution at 86'
- 90'+2': Semi Ajayi (Nigeria) Substitution at 92'
Statistics
LBY | NGA | |
---|---|---|
6 | Fouls | 11 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
0 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
6 | Saves | 0 |
36.7 | Possession | 63.3 |
2 | SHOTS | 15 |
0 | ON GOAL | 7 |
0.0 | On Target % | 0.5 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
0 | Passes | 0 |
0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
0 | Crosses | 0 |
0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
0 | Long Balls | 0 |
0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
0 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
0 | Tackles | 0 |
0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
0 | Interceptions | 0 |
0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Location: Uyo, Nigeria
AFCON Qualifying Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Nigeria | 3 | +4 | 7 |
2 | Benin | 4 | 0 | 6 |
3 | Rwanda | 4 | -2 | 5 |
4 | Libya | 3 | -2 | 1 |
Line-Ups
Nigeria (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
21 | Calvin Bassey |
5 | William Troost-Ekong |
13 | Bruno |
2 | Ola Aina |
17 | Alex Iwobi |
8 | Frank Onyeka |
4 | Wilfred Ndidi |
22 | Victor Boniface |
7 | Ademola Lookman |
15 | Moses Simon |
Libya (5-4-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
12 | Murad Al-Wuheeshi (GK) |
4 | Ali Almusrat |
25 | Majdi Erteiba |
2 | Mohammed Alshiteewi |
3 | Sobhi Al Dawi |
21 | Sanad bin Ali |
14 | Muhanad Eito |
23 | Bader Hassan |
8 | Nour aldin Al Qulaib |
6 | Suhaib Shafshuf |
9 | Ahmed Karwaa |
AFCON Qualifying News
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