And at the same time, he also headed the national football federation, becoming Libya’s soccer czar. “It was a complete corruption of the sport,” says Burkan, a thin, jittery figure still ...

CAPE TOWN, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Libya played a first international match in their capital for more than a decade on Wednesday but were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by Rwanda at the start of the group ...

Libya's players will enjoy a taste of home despite being away at the African Cup of Nations. Tunisian chef Salah Mrad will prepare halal meat and traditional North African dishes such as couscous ...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has already sent a protest letter to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ikpeba claimed Libya should be banned for their barbaric act. “If CAF know ...

March 14 (Reuters) - Libya's new national soccer coach Hamdi Bataw said his goal was to ensure his squad qualifies for the Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2024, in what would be only their fourth ...

"Freedom Fields" shows the women's love for football in soccer-mad Libya (HuNa Prods) Freedom Fields also abounds with subtle reflections on Libyan society. The women follow international matches ...

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BATA, Equatorial Guinea, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Libya kept alive hopes of an African Nations Cup finals fairytale by holding Zambia to a 2-2 draw in their Group A match on Wednesday. Ahmed Saad scored ...

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Libya played a first international match in their capital for more than a decade on Wednesday but were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by Rwanda at the start of the group phase ...