International matches return to Libya

The 31-times Bulgarian champions will become the first foreign team to play in the African country after the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi's rule erupted on February 17 last year.

"We are very grateful to the Bulgarian team, who agreed to participate in this historic event for Libya," the embassy told Reuters by email on Sunday.

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