However, after Libya lost to Egypt and Côte d'Ivoire in their first two group matches at the tournament, chairman of the Libyan Football Federation, Gamal Al Gaafari, announced that the coach will be relieved of his duties after the last group match against Morocco, which ended in a goalless draw.
The 2007-08 Libyan Trophy was the first edition of the competition, organised by the Libyan Football Federation.
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A full house was present in the Souq al Jum'aa area of Tripoli, as LFF president Muhammad Gaddafi commended the club on their achievements, and opened the complex.