CHAN - Libyan Express

Morocco wins CHAN 2018 title after beating Nigeria 4-0

Feb 05, 2018

Morocco became the first host nation to claim the African Nations Championship (CHAN) title with a convincing 4-0 win over 10-man Nigeria in Sunday's final. Key moments either side of half-time turned…

Libya loses CHAN third place to Sudan

Feb 04, 2018

Sudan goalkeeper Akram El Hadi saved two penalties in the shootout as his side beat Libya to finish third at the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The sides were locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes in Marrakech at the tournament for…

Libya departs CHAN 2018 after losing semifinal to Morocco 1-3

Jan 31, 2018

Libya national team departed CHAN 2018 after losing the semifinal match against the host Morocco 1-3 at the Stade Mohammed V on Wednesday. Morocco scored first at the minute 37, while Libya drew at the…

Libya moves to CHAN semifinal after beating Congo on penalties

Jan 29, 2018

It was penalties that separated Libya and Congo-Brazzaville after their quarter-final at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) ended 1-1 after extra-time in Morocco.Veteran Congo captain and keeper Barel Mouko, 38, missed his…

Libya qualifies to CHAN quarterfinals after beating Rwanda 1-0

Jan 24, 2018

Libya scored an injury-time winner against Rwanda to take them through to the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) as runners-up in Group C. Substitute Elmutasem Abushnaf scored the crucial goal after Libya dominated…

Libya loses 0-1 to Nigeria in second CHAN appearance

Jan 20, 2018

Nigeria beat Libya 1-0 at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco in the second match in Group 3 on Friday.The second game of the group saw Rwanda beat Equatorial Guinea by the same scoreline.Both Nigeria and Rwanda…

Libya wins first CHAN match 3-0 against Equatorial Guinea

Jan 15, 2018

The Mediterranean Knights, Libya national football team, beat Equatorial Guinea 3-0 in the opening matches of Group 3 at CHAN on Monday.Saleh Taher scored the opening goal when he nudged the ball between the legs of a hesitant Cambio in…

Libya football team arrives in Morocco as CHAN kicks off

Jan 13, 2018

The Libyan football team arrived in Morocco on Friday after hours of delay as the Moroccan aviation control authority was late in giving their fight a clearance to take off.The team, which is coached by the Libyan Omar Al-Maryami, is…

Libyan international assistant referee to participate in CHAN 2018

Dec 16, 2017

The African Football Confederation (CAF) referees committee has appointed Libyan international assistant referee, Attia Mohamed to take part in the management of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), in Morocco early next year.…

Libya wins 1-0 over Zanzibar at Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup

Dec 12, 2017

Libya has won over Zanzibar by a solitary goal in the last Group A match on Monday, leaving Kenya’s chance of progressing to the next phase of Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup hanging in the balance.Libya’s win takes the team to…

Morocco replaces Kenya as host of CHAN 2018

Oct 15, 2017

Morocco will replace Kenya as hosts of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN), organisers announced on Sunday.The Confederation of African Football (Caf) unanimously decided to give Morocco the tournament ahead of Equatorial…