Nigeria started in impressive fashion, and were deservedly awarded a third-minute penalty after good pressing from Ighalo forced goalkeeper Muhammad Nashnoush into a foul.

Ahli Tripoli: Muhammad Nashnoush, Muayid Jaddour (Maab Adel Shukri 32), Wissam Bousnina, Mohamed El Monir, Abdussalam Tubal (Mansour Makkari 90), Mohammed El Fakih, Badr Hassan, Mohamed Aleyat ...

Excellent goalkeeping by the Mediterranean Knights' Muhammad Nashnoush and a poorly-aimed attempt that went wide from Ghana's Joshua Tijane clinched the victory following a lacklustre game.

Orlando Pirates took command of their CAF Confederation Cup semifinal tie against Al Ahli Tripoli after recording a 2-0 win in the first leg at the Martyrs of February Stadium on Sunday evening.

The Confederation of African Football has banned Libya goalkeeper Muhammad Nashnoush from playing against Nigeria in this evening’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the two countries.

At the other end of the artificial pitch, Ahly captain and goalkeeper Muhammad Nashnoush was constantly in action as Pirates showed no inclination to defend, even when two goals ahead.

The first chance of the second half fell to Emeka Ogbugh in the 55th minute as he headed a cross from Falaye straight at Libya keeper Muhammad Nashnoush.

Excellent goalkeeping by the Mediterranean Knights' Muhammad Nashnoush and a poorly-aimed attempt that went wide from Ghana's Joshua Tijane clinched the victory following a lacklustre game. A ...