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With barely two weeks till Libya’s essential AFCON 2025 qualifier in opposition to Nigeria, the Libyan Soccer Federation (LFF) has named Nasser Al-Hadhiri as the brand new head coach of the Mediterranean Knights, Soccernet.ng reviews.
The appointment comes after the dismissal of Serbian coach Milutin Sredojević, generally known as Micho, following Libya’s disappointing 2-1 defeat to Benin within the second spherical of qualifiers, as per the Libya Observer.
Al-Hadhiri, who beforehand served as assistant coach beneath Spaniard Javier Clemente throughout his stint with the Libyan nationwide crew in 2014, will probably be assisted by Abu Bakr Al-Harak, whereas Misbah Shangab takes on the function of goalkeeper coach.
The brand new teaching crew faces a major problem as Libya sit on the backside of Group D with just one level, making their path to qualification more and more tough.
The primary leg of the doubleheader in opposition to Nigeria is about to happen on October 7 on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, whereas the return fixture is scheduled for October 15 on the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benghazi, Libya.
The venue, with a capability of 10,000, options a man-made pitch, which might pose a problem for the Nigerian crew, who’re extra accustomed to pure grass.
At the moment ranked 121st globally and thirty fourth in Africa by FIFA, Libya will want a outstanding turnaround to revive their AFCON marketing campaign.
In distinction, Nigeria sit thirty ninth globally and sixth in Africa, main Group D with 4 factors from their opening two matches.
Al-Hadhiri’s appointment indicators a recent begin for the Mediterranean Knights, however with the formidable Tremendous Eagles up subsequent, the brand new coach should encourage a fast enchancment to maintain Libya’s AFCON 2025 hopes alive.
