Ghana’s Black Meteors have arrived in Benghazi, Libya, as preparations intensify for their 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against the North African side.
Head coach Desmond Ofei and his squad arrived at Benina International Airport on Sunday, November 8, 2026, ahead of the first leg of the two-match encounter.
The Black Meteors are scheduled to face Libya at the Benghazi International Stadium on Wednesday, November 11, with kick-off set for 7:00 p.m. local time (5:00 p.m. Ghana time).
The return leg will take place on Tuesday, November 17, at the Accra Sports Stadium, where Ghana will hope to secure progression to the next qualifying round.
The winner of the tie will advance to face either Equatorial Guinea or Niger in the next stage of the qualification campaign.
Ghana earned a bye in the first round of the three-stage qualifying series, which will determine the seven teams to join hosts Egypt for the eight-team 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.
The qualifying campaign presents Ghana with an opportunity to revive its ambitions in men’s Olympic football after a prolonged absence from the competition.
The country last featured in the men’s football tournament at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
Qualification for the 2027 U-23 AFCON would therefore represent an important step in Ghana’s efforts to return to the continental competition and pursue a place at the Olympic Games.
