The Tremendous Eagles have certified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with one sport nonetheless remaining within the qualification race.
Libya, who sit on the backside of Group D, defeated Rwanda 1-0 in Kigali, securing Nigeria’s spot within the event’s finals.
The outcome leaves Rwanda 5 factors behind the Tremendous Eagles with just one match remaining, that means they can not surpass Nigeria’s level tally, even when they defeat the Tremendous Eagles of their upcoming match in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on Monday.
Of their most up-to-date match towards Benin Republic, the Tremendous Eagles performed to a 1-1 draw, making certain they end high of the group. With one spherical of matches remaining, Nigeria leads the group with 11 factors from 5 matches, adopted by Benin Republic with seven factors and Rwanda with 5.
Libya stays on the backside of the standings with 4 factors.
Benin Republic should win their remaining match towards Libya or hope for a Tremendous Eagles victory over Rwanda on Tuesday, whereas additionally avoiding a loss themselves.
The Tremendous Eagles have been runners-up within the final AFCON version, the place they misplaced to host nation Côte d’Ivoire within the remaining.
Thursday’s strike brings Victor Osimhen’s tally to 23 targets for the Tremendous Eagles, transferring him right into a joint-second place on Nigeria’s all-time high scorers checklist, stage with the legendary Segun Odegbami.
