Libya takes a symbolic step forward with the inauguration of a 40,000+ seater international stadium in Benghazi, in the presence of world football legends.
This event marks a turning point for Libyan and African sport, bringing hope and renewal.
Among the guests of honour were Brazilian Roberto Carlos, 2002 World Cup champion, former Liverpool and England national team star Michael Owen, and Portugal’s 2000 Ballon d’Or winner Luis Figo. Their
presence underlined the importance of this milestone for Libyan and African football.
This new stadium represents a major step forward for Libya, a country seeking renewal on the international stage.
More than just a sports facility, it embodies, for the eastern authorities, a message of hope, peace and development, offering Libyan and African youth a modern space to practice and celebrate sport.
In the future, it is expected to host international sporting events, thus opening a new era for football and sport in Libya.
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