Libya’s head coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, has voiced his frustration over the team’s preparation ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria.
The Mediterranean Knights are facing a tough situation, as several key players will miss the matches due to injuries and suspensions.
To make matters worse, reports from Libya suggest that some top players have chosen to boycott the games, leaving Al-Hadiri in a difficult position.
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Nasser Al-Hadiri Is Without His Key Players
The coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri admitted that the absence of these players has complicated his efforts to put together a solid tactical plan for the qualifiers.
Without his best players, Nasser Al-Hadiri has had to reconsider his strategy, knowing full well the challenge of facing a strong Super Eagles side.
“We have not yet reached the required level of readiness to face a strong team like Nigeria,” he told a press conference, Daily Post reported.
“The team were not in good shape before I took over.
“The absence of several players in our first training sessions has made it difficult to establish a comprehensive tactical plan for the game.”
Libya will be up against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, in what promises to be a tough encounter.
Just four days later, the two teams will meet again, this time in Benina, where Al-Hadiri’s side will be hoping to make up for any potential shortcomings in the first leg.
