Libyans happy to learn from South Africa

[Folami David]

A four-man Libyan delegation that came to see and learn about hosting of major soccer events, says it is highly impressed at the way South Africa has become a role model of hosting major sporting tournaments.
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The delegation, led by Dr Makhlouf Mabruk and comprising former players and Ministry of Youth and Sport officials, has been in the country for a week gathering notes on how to host a successful soccer tournament.
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Libya are scheduled to host 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after Morocco in 2015. South Africa took over the hosting of the just ended 2013 tournament from Libya after the North African country had been plunged into civil war.
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'' I was amazed by what i saw. This visit will help us a great deal in our 2017 preparations. This country is world class and the people are extremely friendly, hospitable and the perceptions we had before coming here are contrary to the incredible situation on the ground. I have been all over the world but this country is one of the most organised nations i have ever been to '', said Dr Mabruk.

[Shola Sholaz]

South Africa did their bit to make the tournament a big success. Shout out to them