Al-Ittihad Club has signed player Fadel Salama, coming from Al-Ahli Benghazi, in preparation to address the team’s deficiencies before the start of the Premier League’s second half.
Al-Ittihad’s management continues to strengthen the team’s ranks before the start of the second half, and the signing of Fadel Salama represents the club’s sixth acquisition during the current transfer period.
The club had previously signed former international Ahmed Ben Ali from Italy’s Virtus Entella, Algerian Adam Alilat from Union de la Capitale, Burkinabè Aziz Ki, and South African Thembinkosi Lorch from Morocco’s Wydad, in addition to acquiring Cameroonian striker Anatole Abang from the UAE’s Al Bataeh Club.
The new players will be presented tomorrow, Thursday, at the Al-Nahr Al-Sinai Stadium in Tripoli in the presence of the club’s fans.
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.
Al-Ahli Benghazi
Al-Ahli Benghazi is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1947 during the era of British administration. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the country, historically serving as a significant cultural and social institution in the city of Benghazi.
Premier League
The Premier League is the top professional football division in England, founded in 1992 when clubs from the Football League First Division broke away to form a new commercially independent league. It has since grown into one of the world’s most popular and lucrative sports leagues, known for its global fanbase and competitive nature.
Virtus Entella
Virtus Entella is an Italian football club based in Chiavari, founded in 1914. It is historically recognized for its role in local Ligurian football and achieved national attention in the 2010s by rising through the professional leagues to Serie B. The club’s name references the ancient Ligurian tribe of the Entelli, connecting it to the region’s pre-Roman history.
Italy
Italy is a country in Southern Europe with a rich cultural history that dates back to the ancient Roman Empire, which was one of the largest and most influential civilizations in history. It later became the birthplace of the Renaissance, a period of immense artistic and scientific flourishing, and today is renowned for its globally influential contributions to art, architecture, cuisine, and fashion.
Union de la Capitale
The Union de la Capitale is a historic building in Quebec City, Canada, originally constructed in the early 20th century. It served as a social and athletic club for the city’s English-speaking community and is known for its distinctive Beaux-Arts architectural style.
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’s historic medinas, kasbahs, and varied landscapes from the Sahara Desert to the Atlas Mountains are central to its identity.
Wydad
Wydad is a major Moroccan sports club, most famous for its football team, founded in Casablanca in 1937 during the French protectorate. It was established as a symbol of national identity and resistance, quickly becoming one of the most successful and popular clubs in Africa and the Arab world.
UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates on the Arabian Peninsula, formed in 1971 following the end of British protection. Historically a region of pearl diving and trade, its modern history is defined by the discovery of oil in the mid-20th century, which rapidly transformed it into a global hub of commerce, tourism, and architecture.
Al Bataeh Club
Al Bataeh Club is a professional football club based in the town of Al Bataeh in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2016, it is a relatively new club that gained promotion to the UAE Pro League, the country’s top division, for the first time in its history in 2022.
Al-Nahr Al-Sinai Stadium
Al-Nahr Al-Sinai Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. It was inaugurated in 2012 and primarily serves as the home ground for the Palestinian football club Shabab Rafah. The stadium has faced significant damage from conflicts in the region throughout its history.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains significant architecture from these various periods.
