By James Agberebi:
Nigeria’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group E opponents Libya and 2018 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) Group C foes Rwanda both drew and lost respectively on Tuesday at the 2017 Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) in Kenya.
Libya are also in Nigeria’s group at next year’s CHAN holding in Morocco.
With both teams drawn in Group A in a five-team group, Libya who are guests in this year’s edition, recorded their second draw following their 0-0 encounter against hosT Kenya on Tuesday.
On their part, Rwanda suffered their second defeat after losing 3-1 to Zanzibar also on Tuesday.
Libya had drawn 0-0 against Tanzania, while Rwanda were beaten 2-0 by Kenya in their first group games.
In the group standings, Libya are in third position on two points, while Rwanda are bottom with no points.
And in the 2019 AFCON Group E qualifying group, Libya currently top on three points with South Africa second also on three points.
Nigeria’s AFCON, CHAN Foes Libya, Rwanda Draw, Lose In CECAFA Cup
