Fisayo Dele-Bashiru turns in Moses’s cross in the dying minutes to give Nigeria a 1-0 win over Libya keeping Nigeria unbeaten in AFCON 2025 qualifiers.
Moses Simon sent a low cross from the left for Fisayo to score with a one-time shot to break the deadlock in the 86th minute.
Earlier, Ademola Lookamn’s goal was chalked off for offside but on replay, the Atalanta forward was onside.
Nigeria leads Group D with seven points scoring four goals becoming the only unbeaten team in the group.
Nigeria Unbeaten In AFCON Qualifiers: Dominates With New Formation
Austin Eguavoen switched to 4-3-3 from his usual 5-3-2 formation showing intent of attacking against Libya.
Consequently, the Super Eagles dominated the game as the Libyans sat back aiming for a point.
The domination didn’t translate to a goal as the Super Eagles couldn’t beat Murad Al Wahashi in the Libyan goal.
Fisayo Dele Bashiru Loves Scoring In Uyo
The goal by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the 86th minute against Libya is his second goal in three games for Nigeria.
All the two goals have come while playing at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Fisayo’s first goal came in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa on October 16, 2023.
Meanwhile, Gernot Rohr and his Benin Republic team moved to second position in Group D with a 3-0 over Rwanda.
Nigeria plays Libya in the 2nd leg on Tuesday at 8 pm Nigerian Time at Matyrs of February Stadium, Benina, Benghazi.
Similarly, Rwanda will host the Benin Republic at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali on the same day.