Angola, Ghana and Libya all won on Wednesday as home advantage proved decisive on the opening day of the group qualifiers for next year’s African Cup of Nations. Angola came from behind as former Leeds United striker Helder Costa’s workrate inspired their 2-1 win in Luanda over the Central African Republic. But they came back to win with goals from Mbala Nzola and Gelson Dala in the last 18 minutes. Libya beat Botswana 1-0 in Benghazi in the opening Group J match with Saleh Al Taher thrashing home the rebound after Sand Masaud had his 54th-minute penalty kick stopped by goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko. The 2023 Cup of Nations finals are being hosted by the Ivory Coast next June.

Source: Libya Today June 02, 2022 04:38 UTC