Libya vs Nigeria, Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
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AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Togo | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Equatorial Guinea | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| 4 | Liberia | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Line-Ups
Libya
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Ahmed Azzaqa (GK) |
| 15 | Ahmed El Trbi |
| 8 | Sanad Al-Warfali |
| 6 | Ali Maatouk |
| 13 | Mohamed El-Munir  |
| 17 | Ismael Tajouri-Shradi |
| 11 | Ahmad Benali |
| 14 | Mohamed Solaa |
| 16 | Al-Musrati |
| 20 | Anis Saltou |
| 7 | Mohamed Zubya |
Nigeria
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Francis Uzoho (GK) |
| 6 | Leon Balogun |
| 3 | Jamilu Collins |
| 21 | Ola Aina |
| 5 | William Troost-Ekong |
| 8 | Peter Etebo |
| 7 | Ahmed Musa |
| 4 | Wilfred Ndidi |
| 18 | Alex Iwobi |
| 17 | Samuel Kalu |
| 9 | Odion Ighalo |
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