Ghana U-23 assistant coach Yaw Preko has expressed confidence in the Black Meteors’ ability to secure a positive result against Libya as they begin their campaign in the qualifiers for the 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.Ghana will face Libya in the first leg of their qualifying encounter in Benghazi on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm Ghana time.Preko believes the team is adequately prepared for the challenge despite encountering some difficulties during their preparations, which began a couple of weeks ago at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.Speaking to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) media team, the former Ghana international said the technical team had assembled a competitive squad by combining promising home-based players with foreign-based talents.”We have brought in several quality home-based players and blended them with foreign-based talents. I strongly believe we have the quality to achieve something positive,” Preko said.The assistant coach also disclosed that the arrival of eight foreign-based players had strengthened the squad, adding that the players had integrated seamlessly with their domestic counterparts.According to Preko, the technical team has also conducted extensive research on Libya, studying their style of play and identifying ways to neutralise their strengths.He described the North Africans as a formidable opponent but remained optimistic about Ghana’s chances of causing an upset on their home soil.”We are playing away from home, so you have to show respect to your opponent. Football is full of surprises, and we are here to cause an upset,” he added.Preko further confirmed that Ghana have no injury concerns ahead of the encounter, with every player fit and available for selection.The Black Meteors are seeking to make a strong start in their quest to qualify for the 2027 U-23 AFCON, which also serves as an important pathway towards the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Ghana last featured in the men’s Olympic football tournament at the 2004 Athens Games and are determined to end a 24-year absence from the competition.The two-legged tie against Libya represents the first major hurdle in that ambition, with the Black Meteors hoping to establish an advantage before the return fixture.



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