Today, Monday, the competitions of the seventh round of the Libyan Football League “Our League” kick off, with five anticipated matches to be held across a number of stadiums. This round carries within it a lot of competition and excitement, as teams strive to improve their positions in the standings table.
The Derna city stadium will host a match that brings together Darnes, with five points, and its guest Al-Ittihad Al-Askari, which has nine points, in a meeting where both teams seek to earn valuable points.
The match will be officiated by the referee, assisted by the assistant referees and the fourth official.
Al-Taawon faces Al-Anwar in Ajdabiya
At the Ajdabiya stadium, Al-Taawon, with 11 points, hosts the Al-Anwar team, which has four points, in a match that seems important for both sides, especially for Al-Taawon, which seeks to continue its progress.
The match will be led by the referee, assisted by the assistant referees and the fourth official.
Misrata Derby between Al-Swehli and Al-Sabah
The city of Misrata witnesses a special derby that brings together the leader Al-Swehli, with fourteen points, and its neighbor Al-Sabah, which has four points, in an eagerly awaited match for the fans despite the difference in ambitions between the two teams.
The match will be managed under the leadership of the referee, assisted by the assistant referees, with a fourth official.
Al-Madina clashes with Al-Zahra in Tripoli
At the Al-Nahr stadium in Tripoli, Al-Madina, with nine points, meets Al-Zahra, which has seven points, in a direct confrontation to improve their ranking and strengthen their presence in the league.
The match will be led by the referee, assisted by the assistant referees and the fourth official.
Al-Qadisiyah and Al-Malab Al-Liby in Zawiya
Today’s matches conclude at the Zawiya city stadium, where Al-Qadisiyah, with seven points, faces the Al-Malab Al-Liby team, which has five points, in a match expected to witness strong competition due to the closeness in level.
The match will be officiated by the referee, assisted by the assistant referees, with a fourth official.
Libyan Football League
The Libyan Football League is the top professional football division in Libya, founded in 1963. It has experienced periodic suspensions due to political instability and conflict within the country, most notably during the 2011 civil war and subsequent unrest.
Our League
“Our League” is a cultural and political organization historically associated with the Albanian National Awakening (Rilindja) of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was founded to promote national identity, language, and education, and to advocate for the rights and autonomy of Albanians within the Ottoman Empire. This movement was instrumental in the events leading to Albania’s eventual independence.
Derna city stadium
The Derna city stadium is a football venue located in Derna, Libya. It has historically served as a home ground for local clubs but gained wider notoriety after being used as a site for public executions by ISIS militants during their occupation of the city in 2014-2015.
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 position guarding the city’s port. Today, it stands as a significant historical and archaeological site.
Al-Ittihad Al-Askari
Al-Ittihad Al-Askari is a historic military fortress located in the city of Tripoli, Libya. It was originally constructed in the 16th century during the Ottoman era and served as a key defensive structure and barracks. Today, it stands as a significant cultural landmark, reflecting the region’s long military and architectural history.
Ajdabiya stadium
Ajdabiya Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue located in Ajdabiya, Libya, primarily used for football matches. It serves as the home ground for local clubs and has hosted various regional sporting events. The stadium’s history is tied to Libya’s domestic sports culture, though detailed records of its construction and past are limited.
Al-Taawon
Al-Taawon is a Palestinian football club based in the city of Al-Bireh in the West Bank. Founded in 1973, it is one of the most prominent clubs in Palestinian sports and has won multiple national league and cup titles. The club’s name, which translates to “Cooperation” or “Solidarity,” reflects its community-oriented identity.
Al-Anwar
Al-Anwar is a historic mosque located in Cairo, Egypt, originally built in the 14th century during the Mamluk era. It is situated within the larger complex of the Al-Azhar University, one of the world’s oldest universities and a major center for Islamic learning. The mosque has served as a key religious and educational institution throughout its long history.
Misrata
Misrata is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of northwestern Libya, historically known as a key trading and commercial center since ancient times. It played a pivotal and notably fierce role during the 2011 Libyan Civil War as a stronghold of anti-Gaddafi forces, which significantly shaped modern Libya’s political landscape.
Al-Swehli
Al-Swehli refers to Ramadan al-Swehli, a prominent early 20th-century Libyan resistance leader against Italian colonization. He is particularly known for his role in the 1915 Battle of al-Qurdabiya, where he led forces to a significant victory. Today, his legacy is commemorated in Libyan history, and his name is borne by a major square and landmark in central Tripoli.
Al-Sabah
Al-Sabah is the ruling family of Kuwait, having governed since the mid-18th century when the Al Sabah clan first established the sheikhdom. The family’s leadership has been central to Kuwait’s development as a modern state, particularly following the discovery of oil and the country’s independence in 1961.
Al-Madina
Al-Madina, also known as Medina, is a city in Saudi Arabia revered as the second holiest city in Islam. It is historically significant as the site where the Prophet Muhammad migrated in 622 CE, establishing the first Muslim community and where he is buried in the Prophet’s Mosque. The city served as the power base of the early Muslim caliphates and remains a major pilgrimage destination.
Al-Zahra
Al-Zahra, also known as Madinat al-Zahra, is the archaeological site of a magnificent fortified palace-city located near Córdoba, Spain. It was constructed in the 10th century by Abd-ar-Rahman III, the first Caliph of Córdoba, as a symbol of the power and prestige of the Umayyad Caliphate in Al-Andalus. The city was largely destroyed during a civil war in the early 11th century and lay in ruins until its systematic excavation began in the 20th century.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant part of the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and an Italian colony, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the ancient Medina and the Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra).
Al-Nahr stadium
Al-Nahr Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue located in the city of Sidon, Lebanon. It was originally constructed in the 1960s and is primarily used for football matches, serving as the home ground for Nejmeh SC. The stadium has undergone several renovations to maintain its role as a key sporting facility in the region.
Al-Qadisiyah
Al-Qadisiyah is a historic city in modern-day Iraq, best known as the site of the decisive 7th-century Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, where the Rashidun Caliphate’s forces defeated the Sassanian Empire, leading to the Islamic conquest of Persia. Today, it is also the name of a governorate in Iraq, with the city of Diwaniyah as its capital, reflecting its continued regional significance.
Al-Malab Al-Liby
Al-Malab Al-Liby, often called the Libyan Stadium, is a major sports venue located in Tripoli, Libya. Historically, it has served as a central hub for football matches and large public gatherings since its construction in the 1960s.
Zawiya city stadium
The Zawiya City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Zawiya, Libya, primarily used for football matches. It was constructed in the 1970s and has served as a home ground for local clubs, reflecting the city’s sporting culture. The stadium has also been a venue for national competitions and community events throughout its history.
