Ghana’s Black Meteors are stepping up their preparations for a crucial showdown against Libya as they pursue a place at the 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.

Head coach Desmond Ofei and his technical team took the squad through another training session on Monday, November 9, at the Al Hilal Sports Complex in Benghazi, with attention firmly fixed on Wednesday’s first-leg encounter.

Having settled into their camp in Libya, the Ghanaian contingent is working to sharpen its tactical approach, improve team coordination and fine-tune the details ahead of what promises to be a demanding away assignment.

Ofei will be looking for a disciplined and confident display from his young squad when they step onto the pitch at the Benghazi International Stadium on Wednesday, November 11, against a Libyan side determined to take advantage of home support.

The encounter is scheduled to kick off at 7pm local time (5pm in Ghana), with the Black Meteors keen to secure a favourable result that will put them in a strong position ahead of the return fixture.

Ghana will host Libya in the decisive second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, November 17, where the Meteors will look to capitalise on home advantage and secure progression.

A successful outcome over the two legs would send Ghana into the next qualifying round, where either Equatorial Guinea or Niger awaits in the battle for a place at the continental tournament.

The Black Meteors entered the second preliminary round with a first-round bye in the three-stage qualification process. Seven countries will eventually join hosts Egypt for the eight-team 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.