Libya vs Benin, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Libya are hosting Benin
at 11 June Stadium, Tripoli, Libya, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Timeline
- 11': Mohamed Tijani (Benin) Yellow Card at 11'
- 42': Elbahlul Abusahmin (Libya) Yellow Card at 42'
- 60': Fahd Saad Mohamed (Libya) Substitution at 60'
- 65': Marcel Dandjinou (Benin) Yellow Card at 65'
- 71': Junior Olaitan (Benin) Yellow Card at 71'
- 72': Steve Mounié (Benin) Yellow Card at 72'
- 75': Tamimou Ouorou (Benin) Yellow Card at 75'
- 75': Fahd Saad Mohamed (Libya) Yellow Card at 75'
- 79': Andreas Hountondji (Benin) Substitution at 79'
- 79': Osamah Al Shareef (Libya) Substitution at 79'
- 86': Sessi D'Almeida (Benin) Yellow Card at 86'
- 87': Andreas Hountondji (Benin) Yellow Card at 87'
- 88': Elmahdi Elkout (Libya) Substitution at 88'
- 90': Ahmed Saleh (Libya) Yellow Card at 90'
- 90'+6': Gislain Ahoudo (Benin) Substitution at 96'
Statistics
 BEN |
LBY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fouls | 16 |
| 7 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 34.4 | Possession | 65.6 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Venue: 11 June Stadium
Location: Tripoli, Libya
Venue: 11 June Stadium
Location: Tripoli, Libya
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 6 | +6 | 11 |
| 2 | Benin | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Rwanda | 6 | -2 | 8 |
| 4 | Libya | 6 | -4 | 5 |
Line-Ups
Libya (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Mohamed Darebi (GK) |
| 4 | Ali Almusrat |
| 13 | Elbahlul Abusahmin  |
| 5 | Ahmed Saleh |
| 23 | Bader Hassan |
| 20 | Osama Mukhtar Al Shremi |
| 15 | Sobhi Al Dawi |
| 17 | Fadel Mansour Salama |
| 19 | Ezoo El Mariamy |
| 24 | Abdullah Almeehoub |
| 8 | Nour aldin Al Qulaib |
Benin (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 13 | Mohamed Tijani |
| 5 | Yohan Roche |
| 12 | David Kiki |
| 3 | Tamimou Ouorou |
| 19 | Dodo Dokou |
| 8 | Hassane Imourane |
| 15 | Sessi D'Almeida |
| 9 | Steve Mounié |
| 18 | Junior Olaitan |
| 10 | Tosin Aiyegun |
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