Caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen expressed immense relief after Fisayo Dele Bashiru’s late goal secured a narrow 1-0 victory for the Super Eagles against Libya in Uyo. This result marks a critical win for Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, with Eguavoen acknowledging the immense pressure lifted by the result. It was a huge relief for me and the boys, he said, noting the importance of the win in keeping the team at the top of their group standings.
Eguavoen admitted he had hoped for more goals but praised the team’s resilience, especially after Libya opened up their play following Nigeria’s lead. Libya defended in numbers, right in front of their goalkeeper, he added, emphasizing the challenge posed by the visiting team. This win now improves Eguavoen’s record to 15 wins, four draws, and six losses in 25 matches as the Super Eagles’ caretaker coach.
Editorial
The Super Eagles’ recent victory speaks volumes about the value of determination in high stakes games. Coach Augustine Eguavoen’s Super Eagles have faced their share of challenges in this qualification campaign, but a late winner like this can reignite a team’s confidence. In football, it’s often in the toughest matches that teams show their true mettle, and Nigeria’s hard-fought victory over Libya demonstrated just that.
This win underscores the Super Eagles’ ability to remain composed under pressure, a quality that will be crucial as they aim to secure their place in the 2025 AFCON. Libya’s strong defensive strategy made it difficult for Nigeria to score, yet our team’s relentless pursuit paid off in the end. With Eguavoen’s leadership, we believe the Super Eagles can continue to excel, turning close matches into victories.
Supporters and fans, let’s continue to rally behind our team and celebrate this victory. It’s moments like these that remind us why we support the Super Eagles for their resilience, skill, and unwavering determination to bring glory to Nigeria.
Did You Know?
- Augustine Eguavoen has previously coached the Super Eagles, leading them to notable AFCON appearances.
- Nigeria has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations 19 times, with three tournament wins.
- The Super Eagles’ largest ever victory was a 10-1 win against Benin in 1959.
- Fisayo Dele Bashiru, the goal scorer against Libya, also plays for English club Sheffield Wednesday.
- Libya’s national football team won the African Nations Championship CHAN in 2014, a significant achievement for the country.
