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Despite this setback, Libya's performances improved as the tournament went on ; they went on to secure a 2 – 2 draw with Zambia in terrible conditions at the Estadio de Bata, before a brace from Ihaab al Bousseffi guided them to a famous 2 – 1 victory over Senegal, their first Nations Cup win in 30 years and a first on foreign soil.
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