The matches played so far in the Round of 32 of the Libya Football Cup have resulted in 11 teams qualifying for the Round of 16, leaving five spots still to be determined in the remaining Round of 32 matches.
In the matches played, Al Ahly Tripoli defeated Al Qadisiyah three goals to one, Al Ahly Benghazi defeated Al Buruq by a goal to nil, Al Olympi defeated Al Khums on penalties, and Al Mal’ab Al Libi defeated Ittihad Gharyan two goals to one.
– Photos and Video.. Al Ahly Benghazi, Al Mal’ab Al Libi, Al Suwayhili, Al Taawoun, and Al Olympi Qualify for Libya Cup Round of 16
– Video.. Al Ahly Tripoli and Al Hilal Qualify for Libya Cup Round of 16
Also, Al Taawoun defeated Al Anwar two goals to one, Al Suwayhili defeated Al Majd on penalties, Al Ittihad Al Askari defeated Al Muruj by a clean goal, Al Hilal defeated Al Suqur by the same result, Al Tahaddy defeated Al Afriqi on penalties, Al Nasr defeated Al Wifaq Ajdabiya by a goal to nil, and Al Watann defeated Al Sabah on penalties.
Thus, the teams qualified for the Round of 16 are: Al Ahly Tripoli, Al Nasr, Al Ahly Benghazi, Al Hilal, Al Taawoun, Al Tahaddy, Al Mal’ab Al Libi, Al Olympi, Al Watann, Al Suwayhili, and Al Ittihad Al Askari.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. Its cultural sites include the well-preserved Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, which is reflected in its diverse architecture like the ancient Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra).
Benghazi
Benghazi is a major city in eastern Libya, historically significant as a center of trade and culture since its founding as the Greek colony of Euesperides. It played a pivotal role in the 2011 Libyan Civil War, serving as a key base for the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
Ghayran
Ghayran is a historic agricultural region in Yemen’s Dhamar Governorate, known for its terraced fields and traditional farming methods. Its history is deeply tied to the ancient Himyarite Kingdom, with the area’s sophisticated irrigation systems and cultivation dating back over two millennia.
Ajdabiya
Ajdabiya is a city in northeastern Libya, historically significant as a major crossroads for trans-Saharan trade routes and a center for the Senussi religious movement in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It later became a strategic location during the Libyan Civil War in 2011.
