Nigeria seal 2025 African Nations Cup ticket

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially booked their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, following Libya’s crucial 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali on Tuesday.

Nigeria, who had already accumulated 10 points in their qualifiers sealed their spot without even stepping onto the field as Libya’s win ensured that they remain the leader in Group D and command a far reach from other teams.

Libya’s Saad Mohammad, netted in the 84th minute to give the North Africans a vital three points

The victory gave Libya an edge in their AFCON aspirations, bringing them to 4 points, still with a chance to qualify in their final match.

Rwanda, with 5 points, now faces a do-or-die scenario in their final qualifying match against Nigeria on Match Day 6.

Nigeria face Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic tonight in what is a win at all cost game for the Cheetahs to book a place in AFCON 2025

Libya’s win, while keeping their hopes alive, has now left Rwanda with limited options, relying on external results to have any chance of progressing.

Nigeria will now look forward to winning the game against Benin Republic tonight to claim more points while they hope for a successful outing next year in Morocco.

Nigeria won the Nations Cup on three occasions, 1980,1984, and 2013.