The Libyan national team missed the chance to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after drawing 0-0 against its guest, the Benin national team, in the match that brought them together this Monday evening at the Tripoli International Stadium at the end of the qualifiers.

The Libyan national team finished the qualifiers in last place in the first group standings with 5 points, while the Benin national team qualified as runner-up in the group with 8 points.

Great enthusiasm

The Libyan national team started the match with great enthusiasm in an attempt to exploit public pressure to score an early goal.

The Libyan team clearly relied on the left front with the presence of Sobhi Al-Dawi and Abdullah Abdel-Rahim, who sent a dangerous cross pass that the Beninese goalkeeper narrowly blocked after only 6 minutes.

The Libyan national team took control of the midfield, while Benin relied on defensive insurance and rebounds, which constituted a major inconvenience for the Libyan defense.

The Beninese national team almost opened the scoring in the 29th minute after a mistake by goalkeeper Mohamed Ayyad, but the defense cleared the ball.

Play was limited to the midfield for most of the periods, and the Benin national team almost snatched the first goal in the 48th minute after a start from the right corridor, but goalkeeper Ayyad blocked the ball.

Intensive pressure

The Libyan national team pressed with all its might at the beginning of the second half of the match, searching for a lead with a goal that would give it a pass to the finals.

The Libyan national team intensified its attacks from the sides. Fadel Salama wasted the most dangerous opportunity in the 60th minute after a ground shot from inside the area was blocked by the Benin goalkeeper.

The tone of the match calmed down over time, and the Benin national team began to gain possession and waste time, then wasted a goal in the 77th minute, thanks to a complete solo effort by striker Steve Monet.

In the last minute, Ali Youssef wasted a clear opportunity after a deceptive shot that passed strangely near the left post for Benin, ending the match in a goalless draw