Libyan Football Federation announces date for League playoffs
The announcement came after the committee published the schedule of the five playoff rounds on its Facebook page. The first round will kick off on July 24 with a top clash between the leaders of both playoff groups: Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ahly Benghazi. Other matches will see Al-Ittihad face Al-Akhdar, and Al-Hilal take on Al-Sweihli.
This announcement puts an end to days of speculation and controversy over whether the playoff could actually be held in Italy as previously declared by LFF President Abdulmawla Al-Maghribi. Concerns had circulated on social media about difficulties in obtaining Italian visas, leading to widespread speculation in the sports community about possible backup plans involving stadiums in Tunisia, Turkey, or Algeria.
The committee has not yet announced the specific stadiums for the matches, pending the conclusion of a site visit by an organizing delegation currently in Milan to inspect hotels for the teams, training grounds, and match venues.
Potential stadiums include Atleti Azzurri d'Italia, home of Atalanta, and U-Power Stadium, home of Monza. There are also circulating reports suggesting the iconic San Siro stadium may host the Libyan Cup final, which will feature Al-Akhdar, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahly Tripoli and Benghazi teams in the semifinals, scheduled to take place in Italy after the conclusion of the playoff tournament. Tags: Libyan Football Federation Libyan Football League
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