Coach Benzarti part ways with Libyan Football Federation

The 70 year old former midfielder has coached more than 20 clubs spanning more than 35 years. He is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in Tunisia having won 9 Tunisian league titles with different clubs in his native land.

Faouzi Benzarti  has left his post as the head coach of Libya  following the end of his contract with the Libya Football Federation. On 25 October 2019, Benzarti was reappointed as coach of the Mediterranean Knights in a six-month renewable contract, following his first spell between 2007 and 2009. 

The veteran Tunisian coach’s first task was to lead Libya in two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against his native Tunisia on 16 November and Tanzania three days later. In the two matches, he lost 4-1 loss to Tunisia and beat Tanzania 2-1.

Benzarti replaced Jalal Damja, who resigned after losing to Tunisia in the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying match.

The 70 year old former midfielder has coached more than 20 clubs spanning more than 35 years. He is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in Tunisia having won 9 Tunisian league titles with different clubs in his native land.

Mustapha Hadj (Dean of Sports)