AHMED-FERNANA

"Before the revolution I was a professional footballer for a premier division club. Since November 2011, I fought for the freedom of Bani Walid, one of the last Kabbalah strongholds. Today I signed a yearlong contract with the Ministry of Defense to be operating chief of protection groups for ministers and official delegations of the Sawak barracks. Though it's not something that I want to do forever, it is a job that I enjoy. I feel as though the revolution changed my identity. I've always loved Libya but now I'€™m proud to be from this country. I want to study and build a family here. Even though my football career is over, I'€™ve found new hope."