In a swift move, newly appointed Libya head coach Aliou Cissé has announced his first squad, just 24 hours after taking the reins. The Senegalese coach, who led his home nation to a TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations title in 2022, has opted for a locally dominated squad as Libya prepares for crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Angola and Cameroon.
The squad’s composition has raised eyebrows, with the notable absence of Moatasem Al-Musrati, the AS Monaco midfielder who declined the call-up, and defender Daniel Elfadli. Despite these omissions, Cissé has assembled a strong squad featuring key figures from Libya’s domestic league, blending experienced internationals with fresh faces.
Libya currently sits second in Group D with four points from two matches, trailing Cameroon by just one point. With a home fixture against Angola on March 20 in Benghazi, followed by a trip to Yaoundé to face Cameroon on March 25, Cissé’s men have a golden opportunity to position themselves as serious contenders for a historic World Cup qualification.
Cissé’s tactical discipline and ability to instill a winning mentality will be crucial in solidifying the team’s defense and improving its attacking efficiency. The squad’s midfield will be led by experienced players Faisal Al-Badri, Badr Hassan, and Abdullah Daqo, while the strike force will rely on Moayad Al-Lafi and Mohamed Soula to deliver goals.
As Cissé adapts to the Libyan football environment, his ability to implement his tactical approach quickly will be key to the Knights of the Mediterranean’s success in these qualifiers.
*Libya Squad:*
Goalkeepers: Murad Al-Wahishi (Al-Ahly Benghazi), Mohamed Ayad (Abu Salim), and Ahmed Ayad (Al-Tahadi).
Defenders: Majdi Artiba (Al-Akhdar), Sobhi Al-Mabrouk (Al-Ittihad), Al-Mahdi Al-Kout (Al-Suwaihli), Mohamed Al-Shtiwi (Al-Hilal), Sand Bin Ali (Al-Ittihad), Al-Bahlol Abu Sahmain (Al-Ahly Benghazi), Taher Bin Amer (Al-Ittihad), and Mutassim Sabbou (Olympic Azzawiya SC).
Midfielders: Faisal Al-Badri (Al-Hilal), Badr Hassan (Al-Nasr), Hamza Al-Maqsi (Olympic Azzawiya SC), Abdullah Daqo (Al-Ahly Benghazi), Muhannad Eto’o (Al-Madina), Osama Al-Sharimi (Al-Suwaihli), Omar Al-Khoja (Al-Suwaihli), Ahmed Saad (Al-Hilal), Al-Abbasi (Al-Suwaihli), Fadel Salama (Al-Ahly Benghazi), and Taha Al-Shalawi (Al-Hilal).
Attackers: Moayad Al-Lafi (Al-Ahly Tripoli), Mohamed Soula (Al-Qadisiyah, Kuwait), Fahad Al-Masmari (Club Africain, Tunisia), Azou Al-Mariami (Al-Hilal), Ahmed Karwa (Al-Ahly Tripoli), and Anas Al-Masrati (Al-Taawoun).
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