Augustine Eguavoen, caretaker coach of the Super Eagles, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure maximum points in their upcoming double-header against Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
A win in both matches would ensure Nigeria’s qualification for the AFCON 2025 finals, to be held in Morocco.
Currently sitting at the top of Group D with four points from two games, Eguavoen emphasized the importance of early qualification to avoid any last-minute pressure in the qualifying campaign.
“We have to be practical about it: 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 of this qualifying campaign,” Eguavoen told the NFF website.
Though the Super Eagles will be without star striker Victor Osimhen, who is sidelined with an injury, Eguavoen remains confident in the team’s other attacking options.
“I admit we will miss Victor (Osimhen), 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,” he added.
