Libya News 24 accentuated this thought in a report on Friday, which partly read, “Osimhen’s absence could represent a golden opportunity to turn the balance of power in its favor.”
If the Libyan technical staff can exploit this absence, the match could be an opportunity to restore self-confidence and enhance the chances of qualifying.
“In addition to Osimhen’s injury, Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah will also miss the two Libya matches due to injury. Ndah, who is considered one of the pillars of the Nigerian national team’s defence, played a decisive role in the recent match against Benin, as he helped keep his team’s goal clean. His absence represents a defensive gap that the Libyan team may exploit to increase pressure on Nigeria’s weak defence.”
Meanwhile, according to Al Wasat Gate, the Libyan government, through the Ministry of Sports, is prioritising the clashes with Nigeria and has concluded arrangements to fly the team to Uyo in a private jet and also bankroll their camping exercises in Tripoli.
“The Ministry of Sports announced that it will bear the expenses of the Libyan national football team in its transportation by private plane to Nigeria to face its national team in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers, which will be hosted by Morocco next year. The Ministry of Sports said that it will also bear the expenses of the Libyan national team’s internal camp in Tripoli, as well as the expenses of accommodation and transportation for the second leg match against the Nigerian national team in Benghazi,” the Libyan outlet stated in its Friday’s edition.
