The Libyan Basketball Federation has set the dates for the postponed matches from the first leg of the preliminary league stage for the teams in Group One.
The matches will begin tomorrow, Friday, with Al-Ahli Tripoli hosting Al-Shabab Al-Arabi in the postponed first round match of the Group One preliminary stage.
On next Monday, a match will be held at the Al-Ittihad Club sports hall, featuring Al-Ittihad and its guest Al-Shabab Al-Arabi. On the same day, Al-Ahli Tripoli will host its guest, the University of Tripoli team.
Next Thursday, Al-Ahli Tripoli will face Al-Yarmouk, and Al-Ittihad will take on Al-Madina. A highly anticipated match is scheduled for Monday, February 16th, which will see Al-Ittihad face its neighbor Al-Ahli Tripoli at the Al-Ishaa Club hall in Zliten.
On the 19th of this month, two matches will be held at the Tripoli Grand Hall. In the first match, Al-Ahli Tripoli will host Al-Madina, and in the second, Al-Ittihad will be the guest of the University of Tripoli team.
Libyan Basketball Federation
The Libyan Basketball Federation is the national governing body for basketball in Libya, responsible for organizing domestic competitions and overseeing the country’s national teams. It was established to develop and promote the sport within Libya, operating under the broader framework of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). Its history is intertwined with the growth of basketball in the country since the mid-20th century, though its activities have often been disrupted by periods of political instability and conflict.
Al-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, founded in 1950 in the capital city of Tripoli. It is historically one of the country’s most successful football clubs, with a large and passionate fan base. The club has played a significant role in Libyan sporting culture throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Al-Shabab Al-Arabi
Al-Shabab Al-Arabi is a historic football club based in Baghdad, Iraq, founded in 1952. It is one of the country’s oldest and most popular clubs, with a significant history of success in domestic competitions and a large, passionate fan base.
Al-Ittihad Club
Al-Ittihad Club is a major Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Jeddah, founded in 1927. It is one of the most successful clubs in the country and Asia, historically associated with the city’s merchant community and known for its fierce rivalry with Al-Hilal.
University of Tripoli
The University of Tripoli is the largest and oldest university in Libya, founded in 1957 as the University of Libya with its first faculty in Benghazi before expanding to Tripoli. It has since grown into a major public institution with numerous colleges and faculties, playing a central role in the country’s higher education system throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Al-Yarmouk
Al-Yarmouk is a historically significant district in southern Damascus, Syria, best known as the site of the pivotal Battle of Yarmouk in 636 CE, where Muslim Arab forces decisively defeated the Byzantine army, leading to the Muslim conquest of the Levant. In modern times, it became a densely populated neighborhood and a major hub for Palestinian refugees, established in 1957.
Al-Madina
Al-Madina, also known as Medina, is a city in western 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.
Al-Ishaa Club
The Al-Ishaa Club is a historic social and cultural club located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Founded in the early 20th century, it has long served as a prominent gathering place for intellectuals, artists, and prominent figures in Saudi society.
Zliten
Zliten is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically known for its Roman and Ottoman-era influences. It is particularly recognized for the Zliten Mosaic, a well-preserved Roman floor mosaic from the 2nd century AD discovered in a villa, depicting scenes of daily life and mythology. The city also holds cultural significance for the Zawiya of Sidi Abd as-Salam al-Asmar, an important Islamic religious school and mausoleum dating to the 15th century.
Tripoli Grand Hall
The Tripoli Grand Hall is a major convention and exhibition center located in the Lebanese capital, which opened in 2018. It was built to host large-scale international events and conferences, representing a significant modern development in the city’s infrastructure.
