Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has laid out a clear strategy for Nigeria to secure a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
Eguavoen is focused on coming out victorious in the upcoming double-header against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights, aiming to win both matches as it would significantly ease pressure as the race to Morocco intensifies.
Speaking ahead of the first match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, Eguavoen stated that earning six points from both encounters is Nigeria’s best route to qualification.
“Our best and surest route to the finals will be to pick up the six points in the matches with Libya and be somewhat guaranteed of a place in Morocco even before Matchday 5.”
“We don’t want to be in any anxiety in the run-in during this qualifying campaign.”
The return fixture is scheduled for Tuesday at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium near Benghazi, and Eguavoen is determined to avoid any last-minute qualification struggles.
He aims to seal the Super Eagles’ spot well before the final rounds of matches, ensuring a more comfortable path to the tournament.
Speaking on Victor Osimhen’s absence in the team for the matches, Eguavoen said, “I admit we will miss Victor, but I believe in the other strikers available to get us the goals that will give us the three points in Uyo, and the three points in Libya.”
As the battle in Group D heats up, Nigeria is resolute in their quest to secure their AFCON spot.
With Eguavoen’s focused strategy, winning both games against Libya is critical to ensuring the Super Eagles’ path to Morocco 2025 remains clear.
