For Matchday 3 of the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 qualifiers, Nigeria‘s Super Eagles are set to face off against Libya on Friday, October 11, 2024. The match, scheduled to kick off at 16:00 GMT (5:00 p.m. Nigerian time), will be hosted at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria.
The Super Eagles have had a promising start to their AFCON qualification campaign, securing four points from their first two matches. They won 3-0 against Benin Republic at home and drew 1-1 away against Rwanda. This upcoming match against Libya is crucial as the team aims to maintain their momentum and secure more points in the group stage.
Libya, known as the Mediterranean Knights, pose a significant threat with their strong attack and skilled wingers. The Super Eagles will need to be vigilant, especially in defending against set pieces, as Libya’s setpiece defense has been a weakness in previous matches.
The match will be part of a packed schedule for Matchday 3, which includes other exciting encounters such as Egypt vs Mauritania, Cameroon vs Kenya, and Algeria vs Equatorial Guinea. Fans can watch the Nigeria vs Libya match on DStv and GoTV, although the exact channel is yet to be confirmed.
This match is one of 24 scheduled for Matchday 3, as 48 national teams compete across the continent to secure their spots in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco).
