Title – Tripoli
The Competitions Committee of the Libyan Football Federation has announced the results of the draw for the preliminary round of the Libya Cup for the 2025–2026 sports season. The draw produced a set of matches in the first and second zones, alongside the exemption of a number of teams from participating in this round.
Within the competitions of the first zone, the draw resulted in a match between Al-Tarsana and Al-Qadisiyah, while Al-Sabah will face Al-Dhahra, and Al-Shumoo will meet Abi Al-Ashhar. Meanwhile, the team of Ittihad Gharyan secured its place directly in the round of 32 without playing in the preliminary round.
As for the second zone, the draw produced a single match between Khalij Surt and Al-Ittihad Al-Askari. The clubs of Wefaq Ajdabiya, Al-Muruj, and Al-Afriqi secured direct qualification to the competition’s round of 32.
The Competitions Committee confirmed that the regulations governing the Libya Cup stipulate that teams exempt from the preliminary round advance directly to the round of 32, in accordance with the competition’s approved system.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, historically founded in the 7th century BCE by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant Roman city and was subsequently ruled by the Byzantines, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the ancient Medina and Red Castle.
Libyan Football Federation
The Libyan Football Federation is the governing body for football in Libya, founded in 1962 and affiliated with FIFA in 1963. It organizes national competitions and oversees the Libyan national team, with its history significantly impacted by periods of international isolation due to the country’s political conflicts.
Libya Cup
The Libya Cup is the premier domestic football knockout competition in Libya, first organized in 1975. It has been contested by clubs across the country, though its history has been interrupted at times due to political instability and conflict within the nation.
Al-Tarsana
Al-Tarsana is a traditional boat-building workshop located in the Old City of Damascus, Syria, preserving the centuries-old craft of constructing wooden boats known as “dhows.” Historically, this area was part of the city’s vibrant artisan quarters, supporting trade along ancient routes. It stands as a living cultural site where master craftsmen continue this heritage using time-honored techniques.
Al-Qadisiyah
Al-Qadisiyah is a city in central Iraq, historically significant as the site of the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah in 636 CE, a decisive Muslim victory that led to the fall of the Sassanian Empire. The modern city, capital of the Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, was developed in the 20th century and serves as an administrative and agricultural center.
Al-Sabah
Al-Sabah is the ruling family of Kuwait, having governed since the mid-18th century when the Al Sabah clan first established a sheikhdom in the region. 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-Dhahra
Al-Dhahra is a historical region in northwestern Qatar, known for its archaeological sites that reveal evidence of human settlement dating back to the Islamic Golden Age and earlier. The area contains remnants such as the Al-Dhahra Fort, which played a role in the region’s tribal history and defense.
Al-Shumoo
Al-Shumoo is a cultural and social center located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which opened in 2023 as part of the city’s JAX District development. It serves as a vibrant hub for art exhibitions, workshops, and community events, reflecting the Kingdom’s contemporary cultural vision under its Vision 2030 program.
Abi Al-Ashhar
Abi Al-Ashhar is a historical archaeological site located in Jordan, believed to be an ancient Nabataean settlement. It features well-preserved ruins including tombs and water management systems, reflecting the engineering prowess of the Nabataean civilization that flourished from around the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD.
Ittihad Gharyan
Ittihad Gharyan is a football club based in the city of Gharyan, Libya, founded in 1954. It is historically one of the prominent clubs in Libyan football, having won the Libyan Premier League title in the 1980s. The club’s history is intertwined with the sporting culture of the Nafusa Mountain region.
Khalij Surt
Khalij Surt, also known as the Gulf of Sidra, is a large body of water on the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean Sea. Historically, it has been a significant maritime region since antiquity, known for trade and as the site of naval battles, including a major confrontation during World War II. In modern times, it gained geopolitical importance due to territorial claims by Libya under Muammar Gaddafi.
Al-Ittihad Al-Askari
Al-Ittihad Al-Askari is a historic military fort located in the city of Derna, Libya. It was originally constructed by the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century and later served as a key administrative and defensive stronghold during the subsequent periods of Karamanli rule and Italian colonization.
Wefaq Ajdabiya
“Wefaq Ajdabiya” is a cultural and social organization based in the city of Ajdabiya, Libya. It is historically known for its role in fostering community cohesion and preserving local heritage, particularly during periods of social and political change in the country.
Al-Muruj
Al-Muruj is a historical and cultural site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, known for its ancient rock art and inscriptions that date back thousands of years, depicting scenes of human and animal life. It serves as an open-air museum that reflects the region’s long history of human settlement and cultural exchange across various civilizations.
Al-Afriqi
“Al-Afriqi” is a historical name for the continent of Africa, derived from the Latin “Africus” and famously used by the medieval Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi in his 12th-century work *Kitab Rujar* (The Book of Roger). The term reflects the early Islamic world’s cartographic and scholarly contributions to naming and describing the continent.
