Ghana’s national U-23 football team, the Black Meteors, have arrived in Benghazi, Libya, ahead of their crucial two-legged qualifying clash against Libya in the 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Head coach Desmond Ofei and his players arrived at Benina International Airport on Sunday, November 8, 2026, as preparations intensify for the first-leg encounter.
The Black Meteors are scheduled to face Libya at the Benghazi International Stadium on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Kick-off is set for 7:00 pm local time in Libya, corresponding to 5:00 pm in Ghana.
The return fixture will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the Accra Sports Stadium, where Ghana will seek to secure qualification for the next stage of the competition.
Ghana Face Crucial Libya Test in U-23 AFCON Qualifiers
The two-legged contest is an important test for the Black Meteors as they pursue qualification for the 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.
The winner of the Ghana-Libya tie will progress to the next qualifying round, where they will meet either Equatorial Guinea or Niger.
Ghana secured a first-round bye in the three-stage qualification process and will now begin their campaign against the North African side.
The 2027 U-23 AFCON tournament will feature eight participating countries, including hosts Egypt, with seven other nations expected to qualify through the preliminary rounds.
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Ghana’s qualification campaign carries additional significance as the country seeks to revive its ambitions in men’s Olympic football.
The Black Meteors are hoping to secure a place at the 2027 U-23 AFCON, a competition that could provide an important pathway towards qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Ghana last participated in the men’s Olympic football tournament at the 2004 Athens Games, making the country’s absence from the competition a major gap in its Olympic football history.
Qualification for the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations would therefore represent an important step in Ghana’s efforts to rebuild its U-23 football programme and return to the international stage.
With the first leg scheduled for Benghazi and the return match set for Accra, coach Desmond Ofei and his players will be aiming to secure a positive result against Libya and keep Ghana’s qualification hopes alive.
Source: newsthemegh.com