Libya coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri has admitted that his team is not fully prepared for their upcoming clash against Nigeria.
In an interview with Libya News 24, Al-Hadiri expressed concern over the absence of several key players during the team’s initial training sessions in Tripoli.
Among the injured Mediterranean Knights are Ahli Tripoli defender Ahmed Al-Tarbi, Al-Nasr’s Mohammed Al-Tabbal, and Ali Youssef, who are all set to miss the game.
Al-Hudayri prepares for his first game as Libya NT head coach.
“We have not yet reached the required level of readiness to face a strong team like Nigeria. The absence of several players in our first training sessions has made it difficult to establish a comprehensive tactical plan for the match,” Al-Hadiri said.
“This lack of preparation presents an additional challenge for the team, which will need to put in extra effort to secure a positive result away from home. Our aim is to at least return with a draw to keep our qualification hopes alive.”
In addition to the injured players, Hamdou El-Houni, Sand Al-Warfali, and Mohamed Al-Munir have also withdrawn from the squad in protest against the Football Federation.
“The team was not in good shape before I took over,” Al-Hadiri added.
The first leg will hold 11th September , while the second leg will is slated for October 15 at Martyrs of February Stadium in Benghazi, Libya.
