Abubakar bin Ibrahim Recalls Memories of the Eighties with Hassan Al-Nabuli
Former Al-Ahly Tripoli and Libyan national football team player Abubakar bin Ibrahim shared a photo on his personal Facebook account of himself with his former teammate Hassan Al-Nabuli from the early 1980s, taken before one of their international trips. The duo appeared in their official kits in a snapshot that brought back memories of one of the most prominent eras in Libyan football.
Abubakar bin Ibrahim and Hassan Al-Nabuli represented Al-Ahly Tripoli and the national team in several international matches, and both contributed to a notable presence for Libyan football on the Arab and African levels during that period. It is worth noting that Hassan Al-Nabuli’s playing career began before that of his teammate Abubakar bin Ibrahim.
Withdrawal Against Al-Ahly of Egypt Due to a Political Decision
That phase coincided with one of the most successful periods for Al-Ahly Tripoli, when the team reached the final of the 1984 African Cup Winners’ Cup to face Al-Ahly of Egypt. However, they withdrew due to a political decision as part of the political boycott at the time, despite the high level of performance the team had shown throughout the tournament.
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During that edition, Al-Ahly Tripoli achieved a remarkable feat by eliminating several major African teams over four rounds. One of its most notable milestones was overcoming Cameroon’s Canon Yaoundé in the semi-finals to reach the final—a historic achievement still etched in the memory of Libyan football.
That era is considered one of the golden periods in the history of Libyan clubs. The achievements of Al-Ahly Tripoli at that time represented a significant milestone and helped solidify the presence of Libyan football on the continental stage, led by a generation of players who left an unforgettable mark on the sporting memory.
Al-Ahly Tripoli
Al-Ahly Tripoli is a historic football club based in Tripoli, Libya, founded in 1950. It is one of the country’s most successful and popular clubs, with a significant fan base and a history intertwined with Libyan sports culture.
Libyan national football team
The Libyan national football team, representing Libya in international football, was founded in 1953 and is governed by the Libyan Football Federation. Historically, the team’s successes include winning the African Cup of Nations in 1982 while hosting the tournament, a significant achievement in its history.
Facebook
Facebook is a social media platform founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, originally created as a network for Harvard University students before expanding to the global public. It has since grown into one of the world’s largest technology companies, fundamentally changing online communication, media, and social interaction.
Al-Ahly of Egypt
Al-Ahly of Egypt is a historic sports club based in Cairo, founded in 1907. It is best known for its highly successful football team, which has won numerous domestic and continental titles, making it one of Africa’s most decorated clubs.
African Cup Winners’ Cup
The African Cup Winners’ Cup was a continental football competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that ran from 1975 to 2003. It was contested annually by the domestic cup champions of CAF’s member associations, serving as Africa’s equivalent to the European Cup Winners’ Cup. The tournament was discontinued after the 2003 edition and merged with the CAF Cup to form the CAF Confederation Cup.
Cameroon
Cameroon is a Central African country known for its diverse geography, ranging from beaches and rainforests to savannas and mountains. Its history includes early indigenous kingdoms, followed by colonial rule by Germany and later partition between France and Britain before achieving independence in 1960. This blend of indigenous and colonial influences has resulted in a rich cultural tapestry with over 200 ethnic groups and both French and English as official languages.
Canon Yaoundé
Canon Yaoundé is a prominent football club based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, founded in 1930. It is one of the country’s most successful and historic teams, having won multiple domestic titles and the African Cup of Champions Clubs in 1978 and 1980. The club is named after the Canon de 75, a French artillery piece, reflecting its origins linked to a railway workers’ team.
