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Tremendous Eagles ahead Moses Simon has urged Nigeria to brace for a difficult encounter after they face Libya of their matchday 4 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier on October 15, Soccernet.ng studies.
The sport, set to happen on the Benina Martyrs Stadium in Benghazi, can be essential for each side, with Nigeria aiming to increase their lead in Group D.
Simon acknowledged the problem of the upcoming fixture however assured followers that the Tremendous Eagles are ready to deal with the hostility they count on from Libya’s Mediterranean Knights.
“They confirmed us a little bit of what to anticipate there in Libya. However we’re mentally ready for his or her hostility. We all know they may wish to come out to win,” Simon mentioned.
“This can be good for us. So we must play impartial. We’re actually, actually mentally ready for them.”
Nigeria secured a slender 1-0 win over Libya within the first leg on Friday, because of a late purpose from Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Dele-Bashiru’s strike, coming simply 4 minutes from the tip, saved Nigeria from what might have been an embarrassing draw on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium.
Simon, who performs for Nantes in France, mirrored on the hard-fought victory.
“Yeah, it was a nervy sport. All of us knew the sport was going to be tough. However we’re ready for it. There’s no extra minnows within the sport,” he remarked.
Regardless of Libya’s defensive ways, Nigeria managed to interrupt via, and Simon emphasised the significance of securing the win.
“General, a very powerful factor is that we acquired the victory we wanted and no participant was injured.”
Nigeria lead Group D with seven factors and a win in Benghazi might safe their qualification for AFCON 2025 with two video games to spare.
