A highly anticipated match is set to take place tomorrow, Sunday, at the Misrata Sports Hall, pitting Al-Ittihad against their neighbor Al-Ahli Tripoli in the return leg of the third round of the Libyan Handball League.
A Tunisian refereeing team, consisting of referees Hatem Alyat and Najib Al-Hannachi, has been appointed to officiate the Al-Ittihad vs. Al-Ahli Tripoli match.
This encounter is crucial for both teams within the Group 1 standings. Al-Ittihad currently leads the group with a perfect record, despite having a postponed match against Al-Olympi. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli Tripoli sits in second place, having won three matches and lost two.
Misrata Sports Hall
Misrata Sports Hall is a major indoor arena in Misrata, Libya, primarily used for basketball and other sporting events. It gained international attention during the 2011 Libyan Civil War when it was repurposed as a field hospital and a key stronghold for anti-Gaddafi forces during the lengthy siege of the city.
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad is a historic football club based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1927. It is one of the most successful and popular clubs in Saudi Arabia and Asia, with a rich history of domestic and continental titles, including multiple AFC Champions League victories. The club’s name translates to “The Union,” reflecting its foundational spirit.
Al-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1950. Historically, it has been one of the country’s most successful and popular clubs, winning numerous national championships and serving as a significant cultural institution in Tripoli.
Libyan Handball League
The Libyan Handscraft League is the top professional handball competition in Libya, established to organize and promote the sport nationally. Its history is tied to the development of handball in the country, with the league structure evolving through various phases alongside Libya’s broader sporting institutions.
Tunisian
Tunisia is a North African country with a rich cultural heritage shaped by ancient Berber, Phoenician, Roman, Arab, and Ottoman influences. Its history is prominently marked by the ancient city of Carthage, a major Phoenician power, and later by its role as a central province of Roman Africa. The country is also known for its well-preserved Roman sites like the amphitheater of El Jem and its historic medinas, such as in Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hatem Alyat
Hatem Alyat is a historical site in Jordan, believed to be the location of the tomb of Hatem al-Ta’i, a pre-Islamic Arab poet renowned for his extreme generosity. The site, which includes a mosque and a shrine, has become a cultural landmark associated with Arab traditions of hospitality and charity.
Najib Al-Hannachi
Najib Al-Hannachi is a prominent Tunisian cultural and community center located in the capital, Tunis. It is named after Najib Al-Hannachi, a notable Tunisian intellectual and journalist from the early 20th century who was an advocate for social reform and national education. The center today serves as a vital hub for artistic exhibitions, theatrical performances, and cultural dialogue.
Al-Olympi
Al-Olympi is a major sports complex in Damascus, Syria, built in the 1970s and officially inaugurated in 1976. It was designed to host the 1976 Mediterranean Games and has since served as a primary venue for national and international sporting events in the country.
