The second leg of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers will take center stage as the Super Eagles will be taking on the Libyan national team in the reverse fixture.
Gernot Rohr's side thrashed the North African side in the first leg by 4-0 in Uyo as the second leg is set to take place in Tunisia.
The Libyans put up a good fight in the first leg but can do better in the second if they get things right against the Nigerians.
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Here are the four weaknesses of the Super Eagles the Libyans can exploit.
1. Work of the wing-backs
The Nigerian side were vulnerable on the wings as they Libyans took the game to the doorstep of home team after going a goal down earlier.
Ola Aina, injured Shehu Abdulahi and Jamiu Collins were kept on their toes for most part of the game and a cross from the left wing almost produced a goal but Francis Uzoho's brilliant save denied the Libyans.
2. Nigeria panic when opponents crowd the midfield
The Libyans were able to cover pocket of spaces in the midfield which did not give the Super Eagles space to play the ball around in the first half.
Instead, Rohr's men were forced to play the ball to Uzoho on several occasions which unfortunately did not pay off for them.
3. Nigeria's shaky defence
The Libyans were able to put Willian Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun alert all through the match but lacked the finishing touch.
The North African side were not too direct with their approach towards goal because they were only looking for cheap penalty calls from the referee.
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4. Creativity in the midfield only from Iwobi
As much the Libyans will be going for a win in the upcoming match, they should also watch closely on the counter attacking prowess of the Nigerian side.
Alex Iwobi who single-handedly destroyed the Libyans should also not be give space to deliver defence-splitting passes.
The front-three in attack can be contained if such passes does not get through to them.
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Source: Naija.ng
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