Libya miss out on AFCON 2025

Libya’s hopes of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations had been dashed after a goalless draw with Benin at Tripoli International Stadium.

The Mediterranean Knights wanted both a win in opposition to Benin or for Nigeria to keep away from defeat in opposition to Rwanda to progress. However, neither state of affairs materialised, with Rwanda securing a shock 2-1 victory over Nigeria.

The consequence left Libya backside of Group A with simply 5 factors from their marketing campaign. Nigeria topped the group with 11 factors, whereas Benin clinched the second qualification spot on eight factors, edging out Rwanda on head-to-head document regardless of each groups ending degree on factors.

This marks one other setback for Libyan soccer, which has struggled to keep up consistency in recent times amid difficult home circumstances.

Final Group A standings:
1. Nigeria – 11 factors
2. Benin – 8 factors
3. Rwanda – 8 factors
4. Libya – 5 factors

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations might be held in Morocco, marking the primary time the North African nation has hosted the match since 1988.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​