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.
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.