Tripoli, January 22, 2026 – The Competitions Committee of the Libyan Football Federation has addressed the chairmen of the boards of directors of the Premier League clubs, reminding them of the contents of its previous letter dated January 4, 2026, issued under reference number (L.T.M. 2026/172).
The committee clarified in its letter that this is in reference to the Federation’s Board of Directors’ decision number (227) concerning the Libya Cup competition, which stipulates the necessity for participating clubs to pay their registration fees for the 2025–2026 sports season.
It explained that the registration fee amount is 3,000 (three thousand) Libyan dinars, to be paid to the Libyan Football Federation before playing the first match in the competition. The committee also confirmed that, according to the competition’s regulations, the participating club will bear all procedures and penalties resulting from failure to pay the amount by the specified deadline.
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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).
Libyan Football Federation
The Libyan Football Federation is the governing body for football in Libya, founded in 1962. It oversees the national teams and domestic competitions, though its operations have been frequently disrupted by political instability and conflict in the country since the 2011 revolution.
Premier League
The Premier League is the top level of the English football league system, founded in 1992 when clubs in the Football League First Division broke away to capitalize on lucrative television rights deals. It has since grown into one of the world’s most popular and commercially successful sports leagues, known for its global audience and competitive nature.
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 schedule has frequently been disrupted due to periods of political instability and conflict within the nation.
