Tripoli, February 10, 2026 – Al-Ittihad Club announced the signing of Cameroonian player Anatoli Abang, who joins from the UAE’s Al-Bataeh Club, to strengthen the ranks of the first football team.
Abang was born on July 6, 1996, in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, and plays as a forward. He has previously represented the Cameroon national under-17 and under-20 teams, in addition to participating with the senior Cameroon national team.
At the club level, the player has had professional stints with New York Red Bulls and New York Red Bulls II, before his move to UAE’s Al-Bataeh Club.
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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.
Cameroon
Cameroon, located in Central Africa, is a culturally diverse nation often called “Africa in miniature” due to its varied geography and over 250 ethnic groups. Its modern history began as a German colony in 1884, later being divided into French and British administrative territories after World War I before achieving independence and unification in 1960 and 1961.
Yaoundé
Yaoundé is the capital city of Cameroon, founded in 1888 by German traders as a base for the ivory trade and later becoming a colonial administrative center. It officially became the capital of French Cameroon in 1922 and has remained the political and administrative heart of the independent nation since 1960.
New York Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls are a professional soccer club based in the New York metropolitan area, originally founded in 1995 as the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. The team was purchased and rebranded by the energy drink company Red Bull in 2006, becoming a flagship club in their global sports portfolio. They play their home matches at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, which opened in 2010.
New York Red Bulls II
New York Red Bulls II is the reserve team of the New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer club, founded in 2015. It primarily serves as a development squad for young players and notably won the USL Championship title in its inaugural season.
UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates on the Arabian Peninsula, established in 1971 following the end of British protection. Historically a region of pearl diving and trade, it has rapidly transformed into a global hub known for its modern cities, such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, built upon significant oil wealth discovered in the mid-20th century.
Al-Bataeh Club
Al-Bataeh Club is a professional football club based in Al-Bataeh, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2016, it is a relatively young club that quickly rose through the divisions, earning promotion to the UAE Pro League for the first time in its history in 2022.
