The Libyan Football Federation’s Competitions Committee conducted the draw for the preliminary round of the Libya Cup for the 2025–2026 sports season, resulting in a number of matchups in the first and second zones.
In the first zone, Al-Tarsana Club will meet Al-Qadisiyah, while Al-Sadaqa faces Al-Dhahra, and Al-Shumoo plays against Abi Al-Ashur. The team of Ittihad Gharyan was exempted from this round, qualifying directly for the round of 32.
In the second zone, the draw resulted in a matchup between Tajammu’ Khalij Surt and Al-Ittihad Al-Askari. Meanwhile, the teams of Wefaq Ajdabiya, Al-Muruj, and Al-Afriqi qualified directly for the round of 32 without playing the preliminary round. The competition regulations stipulate that teams exempt from this round qualify directly for the round of 32 of the Libya Cup.
Libyan Football Federation
The Libyan Football Federation is the governing body for football in Libya, founded in 1962. It oversees the national teams and domestic competitions, though its operations have faced significant disruptions due to the country’s political instability and conflict since the 2011 revolution.
Competitions Committee
The Competitions Committee is a governing body within sports organizations, such as FIFA or UEFA, responsible for overseeing and regulating tournaments and matches. Its history is tied to the formalization of modern sports, evolving to manage fixtures, rules, and disciplinary matters for competitions.
Libya Cup
The Libya Cup is the premier domestic football knockout competition in Libya, first established in 1975. It has been contested by clubs across the country, though its history has been interrupted by periods of political instability and conflict affecting the national football schedule.
Al-Tarsana Club
The Al-Tarsana Club is a historic social and cultural club located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, traditionally serving as a gathering place for the city’s prominent merchants and families. Its history is deeply intertwined with Jeddah’s old town (Al-Balad) and reflects the social customs and architectural heritage of the Hejaz region.
Al-Qadisiyah
Al-Qadisiyah is a city in central Iraq, historically significant as the site of the 7th-century Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, a decisive Muslim victory over the Sassanian Empire that led to the Islamic conquest of Persia. The modern city, capital of the Al-Qadisiyah Governorate, was developed in the 20th century and serves as an administrative and agricultural center.
Al-Sadaqa
Al-Sadaqa is a historic mosque located in the city of Mosul, Iraq, believed to have been originally built during the medieval Atabeg period. It is notably associated with the Islamic scholar and saint, Ibn al-Athir, and has served as a significant religious and educational center for centuries.
Al-Dhahra
Al-Dhahra is a historical region in Qatar known for its archaeological sites, including ancient settlements and burial mounds dating back thousands of years. It reflects early human habitation on the Qatari Peninsula and provides insight into the area’s pre-Islamic and Islamic-period history.
Al-Shumoo
Al-Shumoo is a cultural and social center located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, dedicated to promoting art, literature, and intellectual discourse. It was established as part of the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) initiative, aiming to foster creativity and cultural development within the kingdom. The center serves as a modern hub for exhibitions, workshops, and community events, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s contemporary cultural vision.
Abi Al-Ashur
Abi Al-Ashur is a historic mosque located in the city of Tripoli, Lebanon. It was originally built during the Mamluk period in the 14th century and is known for its distinctive architectural features, including an ornate minaret and a central fountain.
Ittihad Gharyan
Ittihad Gharyan is a football club based in the city of Gharyan, Libya, founded in 1954. The club has historically been a significant part of the local sporting culture in the region.
Tajammu’ Khalij Surt
“Tajammu’ Khalij Surt” refers to the Gulf of Sirte Gathering, a political coalition in Libya formed in 2022. It is primarily composed of figures and groups from the eastern and southern regions, supporting the Libyan National Army and advocating for a federalist system of governance. The coalition emerged as a significant political bloc during the country’s prolonged period of division and conflict following the 2011 revolution.
Al-Ittihad Al-Askari
Al-Ittihad Al-Askari is a historic military fortress located in the city of Tripoli, Libya. It was originally constructed in the 16th century during the Ottoman era and served as a key defensive structure and barracks. Today, it stands as a significant cultural landmark representing Libya’s Ottoman past.
Wefaq Ajdabiya
Wefaq Ajdabiya is a significant cultural and social institution in the city of Ajdabiya, Libya, historically serving as a central gathering place for community discussions and tribal mediation. Its name, meaning “Ajdabiya’s Accord,” reflects its traditional role in fostering unity and resolving conflicts within the region.
Al-Muruj
Al-Muruj is a historical and cultural site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, known for its ancient rock art and inscriptions dating back thousands of years. The area features carvings depicting human and animal figures, providing insight into the lives and beliefs of the region’s prehistoric inhabitants. It stands as a significant archaeological record of early human activity on the Arabian Peninsula.
Al-Afriqi
“Al-Afriqi” is a historical name for the continent of Africa, derived from the Latin “Africus” and famously used by the medieval Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi in his 12th-century work “Tabula Rogeriana.” The term reflects the early Islamic world’s engagement with and mapping of the African continent.
