{
  "id": 13923858,
  "title": "Black Meteors resume camping for Libya U-23 AFCON qualifiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/black-meteors-resume-camping-for-libya-u-23-afcon-qualifiers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:27:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/black-meteors-resume-camping-for-libya-u-23-afcon-qualifiers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's national U-23 football team, the Black Meteors, are set to begin their preparations for the upcoming 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers starting Monday, October 12. Head coach Desmond Ofei is expected to bring together 32 players to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, where they will work towards qualifying for the November 9–17 tournament in Libya. The Black Meteors will face Libya in a two-legged qualifier, with the first leg taking place on October 12 and the return fixture hosted by Ghana. The technical team will further narrow down the squad as preparations progress, while six foreign-based players are anticipated to join the team in the final stages. Locally based players are expected to remain in camp until the matches, although they may be temporarily released to participate in their respective club fixtures in the Ghana Premier League.\n\nFinding qualification for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations would mark a significant milestone for Ghana, as the country has not participated in men's Olympic football since the 2004 Athens Games. Ofei and his team will be focusing on taking the necessary steps to advance through the qualification campaign and revive the nation's aspirations of returning to the Olympic football stage. The three-round qualification process will determine the seven teams that will join hosts Egypt at the eight-team U-23 Africa Cup of Nations finals.",
  "summary": "Ghana’s Black Meteors will resume preparations on Monday, October 12, as they step up their bid to qualify for the 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. Head coach Desmond Ofei is expected to welcome 32 players to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, where the team will begin preparations for a two-legged […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}