The second round of matches continues on Thursday with 5 games in Groups One and Three.
Thursday’s matches kick off at the Artificial River Stadium in Tripoli, where Al-Dhahra hosts Al-Sabah in the first match of Group One. At the Misrata Stadium, Al-Suweihli welcomes its guest Al-Khums in the second match. The Group One matches conclude with a top-of-the-table clash between Al-Madina and Al-Ahli Tripoli at the Artificial River Stadium.
In the Group Three competitions, Al-Taawon visits Darnes as a guest. The group matches will conclude with an exciting derby between neighbors Al-Ahli Benghazi and Al-Hilal at the Benina Martyrs Stadium.
Artificial River Stadium
The Artificial River Stadium is a major sports venue located in Pyongyang, North Korea, built on an island in the Taedong River and opened in 1989. It was constructed as part of a large-scale youth mobilization project and is primarily used for mass games, festivals, and football matches.
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, Italians, and others, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains significant architecture from these various periods.
Misrata Stadium
Misrata Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue located in Misrata, Libya, primarily used for football matches. It was constructed in the 1970s and has served as a home ground for local clubs. The stadium gained international attention during the 2011 Libyan Civil War when it was used as a detention center and a site of conflict.
Al-Dhahra
Al-Dhahra is a historical region in Qatar, traditionally known for its fertile land and as a key agricultural area. It has been inhabited for centuries and was historically significant for its farming communities and water resources, which supported settlement and cultivation in the otherwise arid peninsula.
Al-Sabah
Al-Sabah is the ruling family of Kuwait, having governed since the mid-18th century when the Al Sabah clan settled in the region and established the sheikhdom. The family’s leadership was formally recognized in the 20th century, and they continue to hold the position of Emir, guiding the country’s development as a modern state.
Al-Suweihli
Al-Suweihli is a coastal neighborhood in eastern Aden, Yemen, historically known as a fishing village and port area. Its history is deeply tied to Aden’s maritime trade, and it was traditionally inhabited by the Suweihli tribe, from which it derives its name. The area remains a significant local district within the city’s urban fabric.
Al-Khums
Al-Khums is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically significant as the site of ancient Leptis Magna, a prominent Roman city founded in the 7th century BC. The ruins of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represent some of the most impressive and well-preserved Roman architecture in the Mediterranean. The modern city itself later developed as a major port and administrative center.
Al-Madina
Al-Madina, also known as Medina, is a city in Saudi Arabia revered as the second holiest site in Islam. It is historically significant as the city to which the Prophet Muhammad migrated in 622 CE, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar, and it houses his tomb within the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi).
Al-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, founded in 1950 in the capital city of Tripoli. It is historically one of the country’s most successful and popular football clubs, with a significant role in Libyan sporting culture.
Al-Taawon
Al-Taawon is a Palestinian football club based in the city of Al-Bireh in the West Bank. Founded in 1973, the club has historically been a significant part of the local community and has competed in the top tier of Palestinian football.
Darnes
Darnes is a coastal fortress located in the city of Cartagena, Spain, originally constructed by the Carthaginians around 227 BC. It was later expanded and used by successive powers, including the Romans and Byzantines, primarily for its strategic defensive position overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Al-Ahli Benghazi
Al-Ahli Benghazi is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1947. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the country, historically based in the city of Benghazi.
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal is a professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1957. It is one of Asia’s most successful clubs, with a record number of Saudi Professional League titles and Asian Champions League trophies. The club has a deep-rooted rivalry with Al-Nassr and is historically associated with the city and royal family of Riyadh.
Benina Martyrs Stadium
Benina Martyrs Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Benghazi, Libya, primarily used for football matches. It was renamed to honor the Libyans who died fighting against Italian colonial rule in the early 20th century, reflecting its significance as a site of national memory. The stadium serves as the home ground for the local club Al-Nasr Benghazi.
