The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Naijaonpoint reports that the spot at the next AFCON was confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 on Thursday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali.
The men’s Nigeria senior team, which had 10 points in their group, was assured a top-two finish following the shock-lone goal victory recorded by Libya in the Group D match away to Rwanda in Kigali.
The Super Eagles, in a few minutes, will clash with face Benin Republic’s Cheetahs today in Abidjan before returning home to round off their qualifying campaign against Rwanda on Monday.
Neither Rwanda, on five points, nor Libya, who are now on four points, can do enough to overtake the Super Eagles with only one matchday left to play for the two teams.
The Super Eagles are three-time African champions and made it to the final of the last edition, which was staged in Cote d’Ivoire.
The 35th Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Morocco will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.