Morocco 2025: Eguavoen Calls Up Ekong, Lookman, Simon for Libya Clash

Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya. The Super Eagles will face the Mediterranean Knights in a crucial home-and-away fixture.

Key Players
Captain William Ekong leads the squad alongside standout players such as Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon.

Injuries have sidelined reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen and defender Olisa Ndah.

Notably, defender Bright Osayi-Samuel returns after missing the previous matches.

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Match Schedule
The first leg will take place on Friday, October 11, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
while the second leg is set for Tuesday, October 15, at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benghazi, Libya.

Goalkeeper
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)
Amas Obasogie (Fasil Kenema SC, Ethiopia)

Defenders
William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia)
Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey)
Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal)
Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England)
Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England)
Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
Benjamin Tanimu (Crawley Town, England)

Midfielders
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)
Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA)
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy)
Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC, Germany)
Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

Forwards
Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)
Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain)
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy)
Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla FC, Spain)
Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France)
Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England)

Arrival
All players are expected to report in Uyo on Monday, October 7. This is a significant moment for the Super Eagles as they aim to secure crucial points in their quest for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

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