The midfielder, brought on as a substitute, made an instant impact, striking in the 86th minute to break the deadlock after a tense, cagey affair.
PUNCH Online reports that the Eagles will play the return match away in Libya on Tuesday, October 15.
The Super Eagles had struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match, facing a stubborn Libyan defence that absorbed waves of Nigerian pressure.
With time running out and frustration mounting, Nigeria launched a rapid counterattack that saw the German-born player finish with precision, calmly slotting home to send the Uyo crowd into a frenzy.
The win boosts Nigeria’s qualification hopes, and the on-loan Lazio midfielder’s late heroics highlight his growing importance in the squad.
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