AFCON 2025: Ghana Arrives Smoothly in Libya, Nigeria Faces Unresolved Issues
- The playing body and the technical team of the Ghanaian senior national team, the Black Stars, have arrived in Libya
- The former African champions will contest the crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday in Benghazi
- The two teams met in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium last week with the game ending in a goalless draw
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Benina, Libya, for the crucial second-leg game of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan.
The four-time African champions touched down in the North African country late on Sunday evening before travelling to their hotel.
Ghana will engage Sudan on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benina, Libya.
Source: UGC
In photos shared on social media, the team - led by captain Mohammed Kudus - were seen touching base at the airport before moving to their hotel.
The team will hold a mandatory training session on Monday at the Martyrs of February Stadium before coach Otto Addo meets the press later.
The Black Stars desperately need a win to enhance their AFCON qualification chances, having lost one and drawn two of their opening three games.
Why Ghana needs a win in Libya
Having collected only two points from a possible nine, the pressure is on the West African giants, with Ghana's AFCON hopes hanging by a thread.
Angola, who sit top of Group F with nine points, could seal qualification if they draw or beat Niger, per ESPN.
This means only one place will be left for three teams to fight for. Currently, Sudan is second with five points, three above Ghana, while both teams have three games remaining.
A win over the Falcons will give the Black Stars the edge over the North Africans, a draw will leave them under pressure ahead of the away game against Angola, and a defeat will all but doom the Ghanaians.
Ghana has not missed the Africa Cup of Nations since 2004.
Super Eagles stranded in Libya airport
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Photos have emerged showing the frustrated Super Eagles as they are left stranded at the Al Abaq Airport in Libya.
More than 14 hours after they arrived in the country, the Nigerian national team remained at the airport as they were refused entry.
Some of the Nigerian players have taken to social media to decry the ordeal, with captain William Troost-Ekong threatening a boycott.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
