All eyes are on a purely Libyan matchup this Thursday evening, as Al Ahly Tripoli faces Al Ittihad in the quarter-finals of the Dubai International Basketball Championship. The match is scheduled for 6:00 PM Libya time.
This game marks the third all-Libyan encounter in the history of the Dubai International Championship. Two previous matches featured Libyan teams in past editions of the tournament: Al Nasr faced Al Ahly Benghazi, with Al Nasr emerging victorious, and Al Ahly Tripoli met Al Ahly Benghazi, with Al Ahly Tripoli securing the win.
This clash also represents the second meeting between Al Ahly Tripoli and Al Ittihad outside of Libyan territory. Their first encounter took place in Tunisia during African qualifiers, which was won by Al Ahly Tripoli.
An eagerly anticipated match with a special competitive edge, given the shared history between the two clubs and each team’s desire to reach the semi-finals.
Al Ahly Tripoli
Al Ahly Tripoli is a major sports club based in Tripoli, Libya, founded in 1950. It is historically one of the country’s most successful football clubs and has served as a significant cultural and social institution for the city.
Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad is a professional football club based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1927. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the country, with a rich history of winning numerous domestic and continental titles, including multiple AFC Champions League trophies. The club is a major cultural institution with a large and passionate fan base known as “Nawafeth.”
Dubai International Basketball Championship
The Dubai International Basketball Championship is an annual tournament established in 2004, organized by the Dubai Sports Council. It has grown into a major event that invites top professional and national teams from across the globe to compete. The championship is known for boosting Dubai’s sporting profile and showcasing high-level international basketball talent in the region.
Al Nasr
Al Nasr is a professional football club based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1945. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the country, historically known for its strong rivalry with Al Wasl and for producing many notable Emirati footballers.
Al Ahly Benghazi
Al Ahly Benghazi is a major Libyan sports club based in Benghazi, founded in 1947 during the era of British administration. It is historically one of the country’s most popular and successful football clubs, with a significant role in Libyan sporting culture.
Tunisia
Tunisia is a North African country with a rich history shaped by ancient civilizations, including the Phoenicians, Romans, and Arabs. Its cultural landscape is famously marked by the ruins of Carthage and the well-preserved Roman amphitheater at El Jem. The nation’s identity was further defined in the modern era by gaining independence from France in 1956 and the Arab Spring protests that began there in 2010.
