Benin National Team Captain Declares Libya War Zone
The captain of the Benin national team, Steve Mounie described Libya as a war zone after their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya’s football team.
Benin secured their qualification as runners-up in Group D, after achieving a 0-0 draw in Tripoli.
This result allowed them to progress thanks to a superior goal difference after finishing level on points with Rwanda
However, after the match, the Benin team faced significant challenges. Reports indicated that some Libyan supporters disrupted their post-game celebrations by throwing objects at the players inside the Tripoli National Stadium.
It was alleged that security personnel targeted the team’s bus as they departed, resulting in injuries to coach Gernot Rohr and several team members.
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