Nigeria vs Libya (CHAN 2018): Preview, kick-off and everything you need to know

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- Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Group C table toppers Libya today, January 19, at the ongoing CHAN 2018 tournament

- Nigeria played a 0-0 draw against Rwanda in their first game of the tournament while Libya thumped Equatorial Guinea 3-0 in their opening game

- Both sides dominated possession against their opponents as Libya scored three while Nigeria hit the woodwork thrice

Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles hope to secure their first win at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2018 tournament when they face table toppers Libya today, January 19.

Salisu Yusuf's men were held to a goalless draw in their opening game against Rwanda as they failed to convert chances they had.

This is why it comes as no surprise that the team spent about 30 minutes on practicing their scoring ability in their last training session held yesterday, January 18, hours to the game.

Libya on the other hand, believe the match-day two encounter against Nigeria, will be more difficult compared to their game against Equatorial Guinea.

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In a pre-match press conference, Libya's coach Omar El Maryami was quoted as saying: “The match against Nigeria will be very difficult because Nigeria is a big name in African football.

"This is a very important game for us, because victory will seal our qualification.We won the CHAN in 2014 and we want to replicate that performance."

However, Nigeria's coach Salisu Yusuf expects his team to have a better outing when they face Libya and will likely stick with the same team that started against Rwanda.

Venue: Grand Stade de Tanger

Kick off: 4.30pm Moroccan time (5.30pm Nigeria)

Nigeria XI vs Libya: Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Osas Okoro, Daniel Itodo, Kalu Okogbue, Stephen Eze, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Emeka Atuloma, Rabiu Ali, Emeka Ogbugh, Sunday Falaye, Anthony Okpotu

Libya XI against Nigeria: Mohamed Nashnus, Al Mgaci, Motasem Sabbou, Mohamed Aleyat, Ablo, Al Warfali, El Trbi, Khalleefah, Bader Ahmed, Saleh Taher, Omar Aribi

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