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Youssoupha Dabo appointed coach of the Libyan national team
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Youssoupha Dabo has been officially named the new coach of the Libyan national team by the Libyan Football Federation. The Senegalese coach previously served as an assistant coach for the Libyan team, gaining familiarity with its environment and the realities of Libyan football. Dabo's main objective is to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations CAN, a crucial step for Libya to re-establish its presence in continental football after several years of absence from major African competitions. Dabo has prior experience coaching ASC Jaraaf, Teungueth FC, and Azam FC.
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