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Libya Observer
a day ago
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- Libya Observer
2nd round of football league playoffs: 1st win for Al-Ittihad, 2nd loss for Al-Ahly Benghazi
The second round of the Libyan Premier League Championship playoffs concluded on Tuesday, with all matches held simultaneously across three stadiums in Milan, Italy, bringing dramatic results that reshaped the standings. At the Stadio Città di Meda, Al-Hilal secured its first win by defeating Al-Ahly Benghazi 2-1. With this win, Al-Hilal raised its tally to four points, while Al-Ahly Benghazi continued its poor run, suffering a second consecutive defeat and remaining without points. At Arena Civica, Al-Ittihad bounced back from its opening-round loss with a crucial 3-2 win over Al-Sweihli. This win brought Al-Ittihad to three points, while Al-Sweihli remained at just one point. Meanwhile, at the Stadio Artemio Breda, Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Akhdar played to a goalless draw in a match filled with competitiveness and excitement, despite the absence of goals. With the draw, both teams added a point to their totals, bringing Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Akhdar to four points each. Following Tuesday's results, three teams now share the top spot with four points each: Al-Ahly Tripoli, Al-Akhdar, and Al-Hilal. They are followed by Al-Ittihad with three points, Al-Sweihli with one point, and Al-Ahly Benghazi at the bottom of the table with no points. Tags: Libyan Football League
Libya Observer
5 days ago
- Sport
- Libya Observer
Dramatic start to Libyan league championship playoffs
The opening round of the Libyan Premier League Championship Playoffs kicked off with intense drama, as the highly anticipated clash between Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ahly Benghazi was abruptly halted before the end of the first half. The match, held at the 'Arena Civica' stadium in Milan, Italy, was going in Al-Ahly Tripoli's favor with a 2–0 lead before being suspended. Al-Ahly Tripoli started the match strongly, converting early dominance into a goal in the 16th minute by Rwandan player Djihad Bizimana. Star winger Hamdou Elhouni doubled the lead in the 25th minute. As the first half neared its end, tensions escalated when the referee showed a red card to a member of Al-Ahly Benghazi's administrative staff, sparking heated protests from the Benghazi technical team. The match was interrupted for 17 minutes amid ongoing objections, before the referee left the pitch—effectively bringing the game to a premature halt. The final decision on the match outcome now lies with the tournament's organizing committee, with the score standing at a provisional 2–0 in favor of Al-Ahly Tripoli. In the second match of the day, Al-Sweihli and Al-Hilal played to a 2–2 draw at the 'Artist Breda' stadium. Meanwhile, Al-Akhdar began their playoff campaign with a 2–1 victory over Al-Ittihad in a game held at 'Città di Meda' stadium, also in Milan. With these results, Al-Akhdar temporarily tops the standings with three points, followed by Al-Hilal and Al-Swehli with one point each. Al-Ittihad sits at the bottom with no points, pending the final ruling on the suspended match between Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ahly Benghazi.
Libya Observer
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Libya Observer
Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ittihad qualify for Libya Cup semifinals
Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ittihad have advanced to the semifinals of the Libya Cup for the 2024–2025 season, joining Al-Ahly Benghazi and Al-Akhdar, who had previously secured their spots in the semifinals representing the eastern region. Al-Ahly Tripoli qualified after a convincing 4-1 victory over Al-Swehli in a match held at the Tarhuna City Stadium on Monday. At the Tripoli International Stadium, Al-Ittihad secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Al-Madina, earning their place in the semifinals as well. As a result, Al-Ahly Tripoli will face Al-Ittihad in a highly anticipated semifinal clash, with the winner set to meet the victor of the other semifinal match between Al-Ahly Benghazi and Al-Akhdar. Sources close to the Libyan Football Federation revealed that the federation is seeking to host both the semifinals and final of the Cup competition in Italy, coinciding with the Italian hosting of the Libyan League's six-team playoff phase. Tags: Libyan Football Cup
Libya Observer
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Libya Observer
Al-Ahly Benghazi crowned Libyan Basketball League champion for 4th time in its history
Al-Ahly Benghazi secured the Libyan Basketball League title for the fourth time in its history after defeating Al-Ahly Tripoli 101–98 on Friday evening in the third and final match of the championship playoffs in Tripoli. Al-Ahly Benghazi had already won the first two games of the finals, taking the opener 82–80, and then the second match 80–68. Friday's game was a thrilling and fiercely contested showdown, going into overtime after regular time ended in a draw. Al-Ahly Tripoli dominated early, controlling the pace and clinching the first quarter 28–21, then maintaining the lead to close the first half ahead 52–44. Their dominance continued into the third quarter, extending the advantage to 71–60. However, the final quarter was a drama. Despite trailing by 15 points, Al-Ahly Benghazi launched a stunning comeback to tie the game at 84–84, pushing it into a five-minute overtime. The first extra period ended with the teams still level at 91–91. In the second overtime, Al-Ahly Benghazi, led by their Lebanese coach Joe Ghattas, surged ahead by three points, sealing the match with a dramatic 101–98 victory and clinching the national title. Tags: Libyan Basketball League Ahli Benghazi
Libya Observer
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Libya Observer
Basketball playoffs: Al-Ahly Benghazi takes a 2–0 lead
Al-Ahly Benghazi has taken a commanding 2–0 lead over rivals Al-Ahly Tripoli in the opening matches of the Libyan Basketball Premier League finals. Due to renovations at the Suleiman Al-Darrat Hall, the first two games of the playoffs were held at Al-Hilal Club's arena in Benghazi. Last season's runner-up, Al-Ahly Benghazi, clinched a nail-biting first win (82–80). Defending champions and African title-holders Al-Ahly Tripoli struggled without their injured captain Mohamed Al-Saadi. The team also faced difficulties with the delayed chemistry between Americans McClough and Vital, coupled with underwhelming performances from Nassim Badrosh, Wagdi Omran, and Anis Al-Mansouri. Al-Ahly Benghazi capitalized again in game 2, securing a more comfortable victory (80–68), widening the gap to two games in the best-of-five playoffs. According to the finals, the next three games will move to the Tripoli Arena, starting Friday, with no audience. Coach Fouad Abou Chacra's Tripoli side will be hoping for a leave-it-all-on-the-court comeback to claim their ninth title. Meanwhile, fellow Lebanese coach Joe Ghattas will be aiming to seal the playoffs with a third consecutive win and deny the capital's team a chance for a fourth or decisive fifth game. The championship follows a best-of-five format, with the first team to secure three victories crowned Libyan champions.
