Moroccan authorities reportedly refused on Sunday to allow a private plane carrying Libya’s senior national football team to land after entering Moroccan airspace from Tripoli, without providing an explanation, according to the Dubai Winwin website. The Libyan team had planned to hold a training camp in Morocco during the international break, ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, including two friendly matches against Niger and Liberia. Sources said Moroccan officials asked the Libyan side to reschedule the landing, and a new departure was agreed for Monday, with the plane expected to arrive in the evening. No official statements have yet been issued by either the Libyan or Moroccan authorities regarding the incident.

Source: Libya Observer March 23, 2026 16:36 UTC