EDITOR NOTE: This article is translated from the original written in French by Omar Chraibi for Pan-Africa Football.
A new era for Libya. Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé led his first training session with the Knights of the Mediterranean, kicking off his tenure at the helm of the Libyan national team. His goal is clear: to inject new momentum to prepare for the clashes against Angola and Cameroon in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
For his first training session, the Senegalese coach focused on physical training, seeking to standardize the players' athleticism. At the same time, he is individually assessing the players' strengths to refine his strategy for the two upcoming matches. "The goal is to be 100% ready, both physically and tactically," said a source close to the coaching staff.
Libya, currently second in the group with seven points, is one point behind leaders Cameroon. Thursday's match against Angola in Benghazi at the Benina Martyrs Stadium could be a turning point. A victory would allow them to approach the March 25 trip to Yaoundé against the group leaders, the Indomitable Lions, with ambition.
If the Knights of the Mediterranean manage to secure six points from these two matches, they could climb to the top of the standings and have a closer look at a World Cup destination. Aliou Cissé knows: the challenge is immense, but the dream is within reach.
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