Wilfred Ndidi has disclosed the Super Eagles' level of focus on winning their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya.
Ndidi is among the Super Eagles' most important players going into the match, as he is expected to make the starting lineup.
The midfielder has been in top form for the newly promoted side Leicester this season, having surpassed Nigerian legend Jay Jay Okocha’s Premier League record.
The Leicester City midfielder has played in every game, including last month's qualifying matches against Rwanda and Benin.
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Ndidi speaks on preparation
The midfielder has spoken with Ademola Victor TV about how focused and driven they are to do well in the next games.
Ndidi said in the interview, "They expect nothing but victory because we are actually ready for this game.
"Even back when we were with our teams, we were talking about trying to get these games, get some points which is very important and this gives us more confidence for the task ahead."
Ndidi was among the first group of players to report to camp in preparation for the games against the Mediterranean Knights.
The Super Eagles star, who has been in two AFCON competitions, will be looking to earn a spot in the 2025 competition, which will take place in Morocco.
The opening leg of the match between Nigeria and the North African team will take place at home in Uyo on Friday, with the second leg taking place in Tripoli on Tuesday.