Libya reappoint coach Faouzi Benzarti on six-month deal

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The 69-year-old returns to the role he held between 2007 and 2009

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) hasÃ‚Â swiftly appointed former head coach Faouzi Benzarti on a six-month renewable deal to replace Jalal Damja who resigned on Thursday.

It is the 69-year-oldÃ¢Â€Â™s second spell with the Mediterranean Knights having served as national team coach from July 2007 to March 2009.

"I thank the president of the LFF [Abdulhakim Alshalmani] and for showing confidence in me again," the 69-year-old said in a statement.

"I've already had experience in Libya and I consider it successful. I am optimistic; I came to work and promise to achieve victories."

Benzarti will be tasked with guiding Libya to a good start in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which begins in November.

The Mediterranean Knights have been placed in Group J of the Afcon 2021 qualifiers, where theyÃ¢Â€Â™ll face Tunisia, Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea.

BenzartiÃ¢Â€Â™s first game in charge on his return sees Libya face his native Eagles of Carthage on November 16, as they seek to start their qualifying campaign on a good note.

2019-10-26 10:00:03

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