Libya edged Ghana’s Black Meteors 1-0 in the first leg of their CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Benina Martyrs Stadium in Benghazi on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Desmond Ofei’s side struggled to impose themselves during the opening exchanges as the Libyans created some early scares, keeping the Ghanaians under pressure.

The Black Meteors failed to convert their opportunities as both sides headed into halftime goalless.

Defender Antwi Dacosta saw red in the 55th minute, putting the away side in a disadvantage against the home team, Libya.

The hosts capitalised on their numerical advantage to score the decisive goal, after goalkeeper Gidios Aseako failed to stop a not-so-power shot in the 87th minute.

Despite the setback, the Black Meteors remain in contention, with attention now turning to the second leg scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, at the Accra Sports Stadium.