Nigeria's Super Eagles players
By Fatimah Alli
The Super Eagles of Nigeria tonight qualified for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco even before their Group D clash against Benin in Abidjan after home team Rwanda fell 1-0 to Libya in Kigali.
Following a goalless first half at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, substitute Fahd Saad Mohamed became the late match winner as he fired home in the 84th minute before and of the match.
The home loss means Rwanda now have five points from five matches and even if they beat the Super Eagles Monday in Uyo, the team will not finish higher than the three-time African champions.
But the Rwanda team are still pressing hard on second-placed Benin, who also have six points, but with tonight’s game against Nigeria still to be played.
Libya still remain at the lowest wrung of the standings with four points. The team are towelcome Benin Monday in a final Group D game.
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