The Libyan national under-15 football team is preparing to participate in the North Africa Championship, which will be held in Tunisia at the beginning of next month.
The Libyan Football Federation has contracted with Egyptian coach Badr Hamed to oversee the national youth teams, with his work beginning at the upcoming North Africa Championship for youth.
25 players have been selected to represent the national team in the North Africa Youth Championship by the technical staff supervising the monitoring of players from the sub-federation teams.
The national team is expected to enter a short internal training camp before heading to Tunisia to participate in the championship, which will include teams from Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt.
Libyan national under-15 football team
The Libyan national under-15 football team represents Libya in international youth football competitions. It serves as a development squad for young talent, aiming to nurture future players for the senior national team, though its competitive history is often interrupted by the country’s broader political and social instability.
North Africa Championship
The North Africa Championship is a regional football competition contested by national teams from North African countries. It was first held in 2009, organized by the Union of North African Football Federations (UNAF), and serves to promote football and regional rivalry within the Maghreb.
Tunisia
Tunisia is a North African country with a rich history shaped by ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by Arab, Ottoman, and French influences. Its cultural sites include the well-preserved ruins of Carthage, the historic medina of Tunis, and the grand amphitheater of El Jem. This blend of histories is central to its modern national identity.
Libyan Football Federation
The Libyan Football Federation is the governing body for football in Libya, founded in 1962. It oversees national teams and domestic competitions, though its operations have been disrupted by political instability and conflict in the decades following Muammar Gaddafi’s rule.
Egyptian coach Badr Hamed
Badr Hamed is an Egyptian football coach, not a place or cultural site. Therefore, a historical summary of a location is not applicable in this case.
North Africa Youth Championship
The North Africa Youth Championship is a regional football competition for youth national teams from North African countries. It was established to foster sporting talent and regional camaraderie among nations such as Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. The tournament serves as a key platform for young players to gain competitive experience at an international level.
Tunisia
Tunisia is a North African country with a rich history shaped by ancient civilizations, including the Phoenicians, Romans, and Arabs, with Carthage as a particularly famous archaeological site. Its culture reflects a blend of Berber, Arab, Mediterranean, and French influences. The nation was the birthplace of the Arab Spring pro-democracy movement in 2011.
Morocco
Morocco is a North African country with a rich history shaped by indigenous Amazigh (Berber) cultures, Arab influence from the 7th century, and successive dynasties like the Almoravids and Almohads. Its cultural sites, such as the ancient city of Fez and the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech, reflect this blend of Arab, Islamic, and Amazigh heritage. The country is also known for its historic medinas, Saharan landscapes, and the imperial cities that served as capitals under different ruling dynasties.
Algeria
Algeria is a North African nation with a rich history shaped by indigenous Berber cultures, successive empires, and a significant period as a French colony, gaining independence in 1962 after a protracted war. Its cultural landscape is marked by diverse sites, including the ancient Roman ruins at Timgad and Djemila, and the historic Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Egypt
Egypt is home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations, with a recorded history spanning over 5,000 years and iconic monuments like the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx from the Old Kingdom period. Its rich cultural heritage was shaped by powerful pharaohs, later influences from Greek, Roman, and Islamic rulers, and its vital geographic position along the Nile River.
