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Afcon 2021 Qualifiers: Tanzania must wake up quickly after Libya defeat – Ndayiragije

Tanzanian coach Etienne Ndayiragije has urged his charges to wake up and respond positively after they lost to Libya in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

The Taifa Stars lost 2-1 against Libya in their Group J qualifier for the 2021 Afcon finals at Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium in Monastir, Tunisia on Tuesday night.

Skipper Mbwana Samatta gave them an 18th-minute lead from the penalty spot, but Libya responded in equal fashion through Sanad Al Warfali.

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Anis Saltou then scored the winner in the 82nd minute. Libya had to finish the game with 10 men after Hamdou Elhouni was sent off for retaliation, but the visitor were unable to capitalise on their numerical advantage.