AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Dele Bashiru strike secures victory for Super Eagles

Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday evening secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Libya in their AFCON 2025 qualifier, thanks to a late strike from substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Topnaija.ng reports.

In the dramatic game in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, Dele-Bashiru stole the spotlight, delivering a late-game winner that gave Nigeria a hard-fought victory.

The midfielder, brought on as a substitute, made an instant impact, striking in the 86th minute to break the deadlock after a tense, cagey affair.

The Eagles will play the return match away in Libya on Tuesday, October 15.