Milutin Sredojević, has been fired as head coach of the Libyan national team a few weeks before the Mediterranean Knights play Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match.
After the qualifying campaign got off to a dismal start, the Serbian coach—who was hired in October 2023—was fired.
Libya sack coach Milutin Sredojević
Libya had only one point after the first two rounds of play, placing them at the bottom of Group D.
Despite having an early lead, Libya suffered a 2-1 to Benin away from home after struggling to a 1-1 draw against Rwanda.
With their present standing in the group, these outcomes have seriously threatened Libya’s hopes of making it to the tournament in Morocco the following year.
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) acted quickly and terminated Micho’s contract, even though it had only been recently extended for a further six months.
His team selection during the qualifiers had drawn criticism from some, who said he had not assembled a cohesive Libyan squad capable of competing against teams like Rwanda and Benin.
With the LFF allegedly exploring an indigenous appointment, Libya will now need to recover under a new coach before their October doubleheader against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
On October 6, Uyo will host the opening leg between Nigeria and Libya, and on October 14, Tripoli will host the rematch.
