Libya's national football team missed a win that was within its grasp against visiting Angola, settling for a 1–1 draw in the final moments of the match, which was part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
With this result, Libya reached eight points, securing third place in Group D — one point behind Cameroon, which played to a goalless draw with Eswatini, and two points behind group leader Cape Verde, which defeated Mauritius 1–0.
Team manager and former international star Tarek Al-Tayeb expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance and urged fans to support the coaching staff and players. He emphasized the importance of building on the positives ahead of the crucial match against Cameroon in Yaoundé, on March 25, in the sixth round of qualifiers.
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