Libya’s Rising Stars And Veterans Unite For Epic Clash Against Nigeria

Libya’s head coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, has revealed a 28-man squad in preparation for the crucial double-header against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The squad features a blend of seasoned players and rising stars, showcasing Al-Hadiri’s tactical strategy.

Key players in the lineup include Al-Ittihad’s standout Abu Shaibab, Mohammed Al-Tabbal from Al-Nassr, and Ahmed Al-Masmari, who plays for Barcelona’s B team.

The first match is set for Friday, October 11, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, while the return leg will take place in Benina four days later.

Currently, Libya is positioned at the bottom of Group D, having earned just one point from two matches. This makes the upcoming games critical as they aim to improve their group standing and secure a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Here is the complete list of Libya’s squad for the matches against the Super Eagles:

• Murad Al-Wahishi (Al-Ahly Benghazi)
• Abdul Jawad Rizq (Al-Nasr)
• Mohammed Ayyad (Abu Salim)
• Ahmed Ayyad (Al-Tahadi)
• Ali Youssef (Al-Afriqi Al-Tunisi)
• Ahmed Saleh (Al-Akhdar)
• Ahmed Al-Tarbi (Al-Ahly Tripoli)
• Magdy Mustafa Artiba (Al-Akhdar)
• Sobhi Al-Mabrouk Al-Dawi (Al-Ittihad)
• Mahdi Al-Kut (Al-Akhdar)
• Mohammed Al-Shtiwi (Al-Hilal)
• Sand Bin Ali (Al-Nasr)
• Al-Bahlol Abu Sahmain (Al-Ahly Benghazi)
• Badr Hassan (Al-Nasr)
• Suhaib Bin Suleiman (Al-Ahly Benghazi)
• Faisal Al-Badri (Al-Hilal)
• Muhannad Mustafa Al-Mabrouk (Al-Madina)
• Osama Al-Sharimi (Al-Suwaihli)
• Omar Al-Khoja (Al-Suwaihli)
• Nour Al-Din Al-Qalib (Al-Ahly Tripoli)
• Ahmed Saad (Al-Hilal)
• Mohammed Al-Tabbal (Al-Nasr)
• Fadel Salama (Al-Ahly Benghazi)
• Ahmed Al-Masmari (Barcelona B, Spain)
• Ezz El-Din Al-Mariami (Al Hilal)
• Moaz Issa (Al Ittihad)
• Ahmed Karaoua (Al Ahly Tripoli)
• Abdul-Miser Abu Shaiba (Al Ittihad)