ADVERTISEMENT
Libya deny Ghana a place in Mexico 1986 World Cup
Exactly 31 years today Libya defeated Ghana 2-0 to end their bid to book a place in Mexico 1986
Recommended articles
The Black Stars, who had failed to progress from the group stage in their quest to defend the Africa Cup of Nations in 1982, wanted to use the World Cup qualification to show that they were still a powerhous e on the continent of Africa.
However, a determined Libya National Team with revenge full on their minds for losing the 1982 final on home soil, secured a draw in Ghana and handed the Black Stars a 2-0 painful defeat to deny them a place in the 1986 FIFA World.
SEE ALSO:
ADVERTISEMENT
Ghana would have to wait until, 2006 to qualify for their first ever FIFA World Cup. It is very unfortunate that the Black Stars in their golden generation when they won the Africa Cup of Nations, couldn't replicate that feat in qualification games, especially in the 1960's.
But, one could argue that there was only one slot to be decided between Africa and Asia at that time.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
Sorry for causing you a lot of pain – Dr. Prosper Ogum apologizes to Kotoko fans
Govt hasn't paid us – African Games gold medalist Winnifred Ntumi 'cries' out
Dumsor is part of the reasons why we lost against Legon Cities – Hearts of Oak coach
Black Stars midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh to miss rest of season due to injury
Erling Haaland won’t get into Hearts of Oak's starting line-up – Charles Taylor
Kotoko fan bought me a car after being impressed with my performance – Inkoom
‘Kotoko’s poor form is giving players sleepless nights’ – Danlad Ibrahim
Kobbie Mainoo at 19: Here’re photos from Man United star’s last visit to Ghana
