According to a report by UTV Ghana today being Sunday, November 8, 2026, Ghana’s national U-23 football team, the Black Meteors, have arrived in Benghazi, Libya, as preparations intensify ahead of their first-leg encounter against the Libyan national team in the CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for Wednesday.

The team’s arrival marks an important stage in their preparations for the crucial qualifying fixture, with the Ghanaian side expected to use the remaining time to familiarise themselves with the environment and prepare for the challenge awaiting them.

The Black Meteors will be hoping to secure a positive result in the first leg to strengthen their chances of progressing to the next stage of the qualifying competition. Facing Libya away from home is expected to present a difficult test for the Ghanaian players, particularly given the importance of gaining an advantage before the return fixture.

The technical team is expected to concentrate on final preparations, including tactical adjustments, physical conditioning and team coordination, as the players work towards delivering a strong performance.

Ghana will also be counting on the commitment and determination of the players to represent the country successfully in the continental competition. The Black Meteors have a responsibility to make a strong statement in the qualifiers and keep the nation's hopes of participating in the next U-23 AFCON tournament alive.

Wednesday's meeting is therefore expected to be an important encounter for both countries, as they seek to gain an advantage in the two-legged qualifying contest.

The Ghanaian team will be targeting a favourable outcome in Benghazi before returning home for the second leg, where they will have another opportunity to fight for qualification.

Supporters will be hoping that the Black Meteors can rise to the occasion, demonstrate their quality and secure a result that puts Ghana in a strong position ahead of the return encounter.