U-23 AFCON: Black Meteors arrive in Libya ahead of encounter on Tuesday

The Black Meteors of Ghana have arrived in Benghazi, Libya, ahead of their 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against the hosts.

Head coach Desmond Ofei and his squad touched down at Benina International Airport on Sunday, November 8, 2026, as preparations gather pace for the first leg of the second-round tie.

The Black Meteors will face Libya at the Benghazi International Stadium on Wednesday, November 11, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm local time (5pm Ghana time).

The return fixture will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, November 17, with Ghana hoping to secure qualification for the next round in front of their home supporters.

The winner of the two-legged contest will advance to the third and final qualifying round, where they will meet either Equatorial Guinea or Niger for a place at the tournament.

Ghana were handed a bye in the opening round of the three-stage qualification series, with seven countries expected to join hosts Egypt at the eight-team continental competition in 2027.

The qualifiers offer Ghana an opportunity to revive their ambitions of returning to Olympic men's football after a lengthy absence.

The Black Meteors last represented the country at the Olympic Games during the 2004 edition in Athens, Greece. Securing qualification for the 2027 U-23 AFCON would be an important step towards a potential return to the Olympic Games.