The Libyans left no one in doubt that the had come to eke a draw from the Super Eagles as they executed their.plan to the delight of their bench and the frustration of the home team for most part of the game......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Victor Osimhen’s absence was conspicuous on a day spectators at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium were pleading and praying for goals..
But the Libyans had to be grateful for the Super Eagles’ poor finishing and a doubtful offside call that denied deny Ademola Lookman what would have been the first goal. Many soccer buffs believed it was a beautiful goal but the non-use of VAR didn’t help the Super Eagles to prove their case beyond all reasonable doubts
Respite, however, came in the 86th minute as substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru converted Moses Simon’s cross to send Nigeria’s into a rapture of joy.
The two teams live to fight again on Tuesday in Benin on matchday 4.