Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has issued a strong statement of intent towards Libya ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers set to begin in Uyo. The Super Eagles, currently leading Group D, will face the Mediterranean Knights in Nigeria on Friday, October 11, before heading to Benghazi for the return leg on Tuesday, October 15. With four points earned from a 3-0 victory over Benin and a draw with Rwanda, the team aims to secure its qualification through these crucial matches.
Interim manager Austin Eguavoen has assembled a 23 player squad comprising three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders, and seven strikers. Training began on Tuesday with 20 players, while the complete squad gathered by Wednesday following the arrival of Sevilla’s Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke.
In an interview, Onyeka shared the team’s commitment to success, emphasizing, Everyone is very focused. The mentality is strong. We want to win both games to ensure we secure qualification. Onyeka, who recently joined Bundesliga club Augsburg on loan from Brentford, made an impressive start, helping the team win against St. Pauli. Reflecting on his Bundesliga debut, he admitted to initial pressure but relied on his experience to perform.
Editorial
The Super Eagles’ upcoming clash against Libya marks a pivotal point in the journey to AFCON 2025. With strong momentum in Group D, Nigeria’s determination to maintain its lead speaks to the team’s resilience and focus. Onyeka’s recent comments highlight a unified mindset a mentality necessary not only for these matches but for the path ahead. This commitment reflects the core of Nigerian football: grit, ambition, and a deep sense of responsibility to the nation.
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Eguavoen’s squad selection showcases a balance of experienced players and promising newcomers, blending the skillsets required to face a varied Libyan team. For Nigeria, victory is not just about securing points but building confidence and asserting regional dominance. Our previous results in the group stage set a high standard, and these matches offer a chance to solidify our lead and ignite the journey towards AFCON glory.
As fans, we eagerly support this team, knowing that their success is our pride. These games are not mere qualifiers they are the embodiment of Nigeria’s relentless drive for victory on the international stage. We believe in this squad’s ability and resolve to pave the way forward for Nigerian football.
Did You Know?
- Frank Onyeka, nicknamed The Tank, is known for his physicality and endurance on the pitch.
- The Africa Cup of Nations AFCON has been held biennially since 1968, showcasing the best football talent across Africa.
- Libya won its first and only AFCON title in 1982, making them a formidable force at home.
- Nigeria’s Super Eagles have lifted the AFCON trophy three times, in 1980, 1994, and 2013.
- Austin Eguavoen, Nigeria’s interim manager, was a former defender and captain of the national team, winning the AFCON title in 1994.
