2019 AFCON Qualifier: Libya abandon Algeria, to host Eagles in Tunisia

The Super Eagles will now face Libya in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture on October 14 at a yet to be named venue in Tunisia as against Algeria which was earlier pencilled down by the Libyan Football Federation.
According to a report in the Libyan observer, the idea of playing the game in Algeria was put forward by the Mediterranean Knights head coach, Adil Amrouche.
Amrouche, who is an Algerian by birth is hoping to gain public support in his country for the game.
The Nigeria Football Federation has already named Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna as venue for the first clash on October 10.
Libya top Group E with four points from two games, while Super Eagles sit in third position.