Ghana’s Black Meteors have arrived in Benghazi, Libya, ahead of their CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against the North African side.
Head coach Desmond Ofei and his squad touched down at Benina International Airport on Sunday, November 8, 2026, as preparations intensify for the first leg of the two-legged qualifying tie.
The Black Meteors will face Libya at the Benghazi International Stadium on Wednesday, November 11, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm local time, corresponding to 5pm Ghana time.
The return fixture will take place on Tuesday, November 17, at the Accra Sports Stadium, where Ghana will have the opportunity to conclude the tie on home soil.
The winner of the two-legged encounter will advance to the next qualifying round to face either Equatorial Guinea or Niger as the race for a place at the 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations continues.
Ghana received a bye in the opening round of the three-stage qualification series, with seven countries expected to join hosts Egypt for the eight-team continental tournament.
The qualification campaign carries significant importance for Ghana’s Olympic football ambitions. The country last featured in the men’s football competition at the Olympic Games during the 2004 edition in Athens, Greece.
A successful qualification for the 2027 tournament would therefore bring Ghana closer to ending its 23-year absence from Olympic men’s football.
