Nigeria vs Libya: Super Eagles get Malawian referees for AFCON 2025 qualifier against Mediterranean Knights

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will commence camp in Uyo on Sunday, October 6, in preparation for their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya.

Nigeria and Libya will play two back-to-back games in October, international football window.

The first leg is set to take place at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo on October 11 and the second leg is slated to take place in Benina on October 15.

Training is scheduled to start on Monday after all camp arrangements have been finalized and players start arriving this weekend.

The Super Eagles, who won their opener game 3-0 over Benin Republic and earned a goalless draw with Rwanda in Kigali, will be hoping to continue their excellent start to the AFCON qualifiers.

The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification encounter between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya on Friday, October 11, 2024.

The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Has assigned Malawian-born referee Godfrey Philip Nkhakananga to be in charge of the event.

Additionally, Nkhakananga's fellow countrymen Clemence Kanduku and Joseph Nyauti have been named assistant referees 1 and 2, respectively.

Keabetswe Dintwa of Botswana will serve as the fourth official for the Matchday 3 match, which begins at 5 p.m.

The duties of referee assessor and broadcast venue manager will be filled by Issaka Boubacar of Niger and Mayowa Akingbemisilu, respectively, with Munkaila Nassam Adam of Ghana serving as the commissioner.

The officiating this round will be crucial after Nigerians lamented a disallowed Ademola Lookman goal against Rwanda.