Tomorrow, Monday, the Al-Ishtirak Club hall in Zliten will host a highly anticipated match between the neighboring rivals, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli Tripoli. This match is part of the postponed fourth round of matches for Group One.
This encounter is crucial for both teams, as each seeks victory to take the lead in the group standings. Currently, both teams are tied at the top with the same number of points, having each secured victories in their first three rounds.
Al-Ittihad enters the match in high spirits following their recent victory over Al-Madina with a score of 82 to 52. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli Tripoli comes into the game after a significant win over Al-Yarmouk, with a score of 106 to 43.
Al-Ishtirak Club hall
The Al-Ishtirak Club hall was a significant cultural and political center in Nablus, historically serving as a key venue for leftist and Palestinian nationalist activities during the 20th century. It was notably the site of the founding conference of the Palestinian Communist Party in 1982.
Zliten
Zliten is a city in northwestern Libya, historically known for its ancient Roman and Ottoman influences. It is particularly famous 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 gladiatorial combat. The city also holds significance for the Zawiya of Sidi Abd as-Salam al-Asmar, a 16th-century Islamic religious school and mausoleum that is an important Sufi site.
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad is a historic football club based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1927. It is one of the most successful and popular clubs in the country and Asia, with a rich history of winning numerous domestic and continental titles, including the AFC Champions League.
Al-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, best known for its football team, which was founded in 1954. Historically, it has been one of the country’s most successful and popular clubs, winning numerous national championships and fostering a strong sense of local identity in Tripoli.
Al-Madina
Al-Madina, also known as Medina, is a city in Saudi Arabia of profound religious significance in Islam. It is the site where the Prophet Muhammad migrated in 622 CE, establishing it as the first capital of the Islamic community and the location of his tomb within the Prophet’s Mosque. This migration, known as the Hijrah, marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
Al-Yarmouk
Al-Yarmouk is a historically significant area in southern Syria, best known as the site of the Battle of Yarmouk in 636 CE, where Muslim Arab forces decisively defeated the Byzantine army, leading to the Muslim conquest of the Levant. Today, it is also the name of a Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, established in 1957, which has been a major center of the Palestinian diaspora.
