The official dates for a 2025 AFCON double-header between the Super Eagles and Libya have been fixed.
The Super Eagles will host the first game on October 11 in Uyo, while both teams will clash again four days later in Tripoli.
The Super Eagles lead Group D with four points after a 3-0 home win over Benin and a goalless draw in Rwanda.
Libya are bottom of the group with a point from a 1-1 draw at home with Rwanda after they lost their second game of the qualifying series 2-1 to Benin in Abidjan.
Only the top teams in each group will advance to the tournament proper in Morocco beginning in December 2025.
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