{
  "id": 19551420,
  "title": "Black Meteors face uphill task after 1-0 loss to Libya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/black-meteors-face-uphill-task-after-1-0-loss-to-libya",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T20:26:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/black-meteors-face-uphill-task-after-1-0-loss-to-libya/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's Black Meteors endured a 1-0 loss to Libya in their opening match of the 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benghazi. The setback leaves Ghana with considerable challenges ahead of their return match on November 17, as they played the majority of the game with a man less due to defender Antwi Dacosta's second yellow card. The dismissal left Black Meteors at a numerical disadvantage, which ultimately allowed Libya to score the decisive goal late in the game. Goalkeeper Gidios Aseako's failure to prevent a shot from crossing the goal line into his own net added to Ghana's frustrations. Head coach Desmond Ofei appeared dissatisfied with some officiating decisions, further compounding the team's woes. Now, Ghana must overcome the one-goal deficit in the second leg to have any chance of qualifying for the 2027 U-23 AFCON tournament. Additionally, the Black Meteors are targeting their return to men's football on the international stage, specifically the Olympic Games, with qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Games among their long-term aspirations.",
  "summary": "Ghana’s Black Meteors suffered a 1-0 defeat to Libya in the first leg of their 2027 CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benghazi on Wednesday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}