Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored a crucial late goal, securing a narrow 1-0 win for Nigeria's Super Eagles against Libya in an AFCON qualifying match on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. His decisive strike occurred in the 87th minute of a match filled with tension and excitement.

This victory places the Super Eagles at the top of Group D with seven points, while Benin Republic follows closely in second with six points after a convincing 3-0 win over Rwanda at home. Nigeria nearly took the lead early in the match when Alex Iwobi forced a save from the Libyan goalkeeper in the 10th minute.

As the game continued, Frank Onyeka unleashed a powerful shot that was deflected by the goalkeeper, falling to captain William Troost-Ekong, who unfortunately sent the ball over the bar. Just before halftime, Iwobi had another excellent opportunity to score, but the Libyan goalkeeper made a remarkable save from close range.

In the second half, Ademola Lookman found the net, but his goal was ruled out for offside. As the match appeared to be heading for a stalemate, Dele-Bashiru, who had come on as a substitute, delivered a moment of brilliance in the 87th minute, striking a powerful shot from outside the box that sailed past the Libyan goalkeeper, clinching the victory for the Super Eagles.