Tripoli, February 2, 2026 – In the penultimate round of the first-leg stage of the Premier Football League, covering the first and third groups, five matches were held this Monday evening, with varied and exciting results.
Group One:
Al-Ahli Tripoli achieved a big victory over its guest Al-Khums with a score of (5-2), continuing to lead the group.
In another match, a positive draw (1-1) decided the encounter between Al-Swehli and Al-Watan, the same result that ended the match between Al-Dhahra and Abu Salim.
With these results, Al-Ahli Tripoli strengthened its lead of the group with 22 points, while Al-Khums’ points tally remained frozen at 6 points. Al-Swehli raised its tally to 18 points, compared to 10 points for Al-Watan, while Al-Dhahra’s tally became 8 points and Abu Salim’s 6 points.
Group Three:
Al-Suqoor team returned with a precious point from the city of Al-Marj after drawing with Al-Anwar with a score of (2-2).
In the round’s top match, Al-Ittihad Al-Askari succeeded in deciding the confrontation against its guest Al-Ahli Benghazi with a goal to nil, inflicting its first loss this season, and ascending to the top of the group.
With these results, Al-Ittihad Al-Askari topped the standings table with 15 points, while Al-Ahli Benghazi’s points tally remained frozen at 12 points, and Al-Anwar raised its tally to 5 points, compared to 4 points for Al-Suqoor.
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 well-preserved examples of its diverse architectural heritage.
Premier Football League
The Premier Football League, commonly known as the Premier League, is the top level of the English football league system. It was founded in 1992 when clubs in the Football League First Division broke away to capitalize on lucrative television rights deals, revolutionizing the sport’s commercial and global profile.
Al-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1950. It is one of the country’s oldest and most successful clubs, historically based in the capital city of Tripoli.
Al-Khums
Al-Khums is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically significant as the site of ancient Leptis Magna, a prominent Roman city founded in the 7th century BC. The ruins of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represent some of the most extensive and best-preserved Roman remains in the Mediterranean. The modern city itself serves as a major port and administrative center.
Al-Swehli
Al-Swehli refers to Ramadan al-Swehli, a prominent Libyan resistance leader against Italian colonization in the early 20th century. He is particularly known for his role in the 1911-1912 war and for later establishing a short-lived republic in Misrata. Today, his name is commemorated in Libyan history and in landmarks like Tripoli’s Al-Swehli Square.
Al-Watan
Al-Watan is a cultural and entertainment destination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which opened in 2017 as part of the King Salman Park development. It serves as a public space showcasing Saudi heritage, art, and nature through its gardens, exhibitions, and architectural design.
Al-Dhahra
Al-Dhahra is a historical region in central Saudi Arabia, traditionally known for its vast desert landscapes and as a crossroads for ancient trade and pilgrimage routes. It holds cultural significance as part of the ancestral homeland for several Bedouin tribes and is closely associated with the early history and unification of the modern Saudi state.
Abu Salim
Abu Salim is a district in Tripoli, Libya, best known internationally for the Abu Salim prison. The prison gained notoriety after a 1996 massacre where hundreds of inmates were killed, an event that later became a catalyst for the 2011 Libyan uprising. The district’s name is now inextricably linked to this tragic chapter in Libya’s modern history.
Al-Suqoor
Al-Suqoor is a historic fortress located in the Asir region of southwestern Saudi Arabia. It was traditionally used as a defensive stronghold and administrative center, reflecting the area’s tribal history and architectural heritage.
Al-Marj
Al-Marj is a city in northeastern Libya, historically significant as the site of the ancient Greek colony of Barca, which was established around 560 BCE. It later became an important agricultural and administrative center under various regional powers, including the Romans and Ottomans. The modern city was largely rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 1963.
Al-Anwar
Al-Anwar is a historic mosque located in Cairo, Egypt, originally built in the 15th century during the Mamluk Sultanate. It is situated within the larger complex of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar and is known for its traditional Islamic architecture and role as a center for religious and community life.
Al-Ittihad Al-Askari
Al-Ittihad Al-Askari is a military museum and cultural site located in Tripoli, Libya, housed within the historic Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra). The museum’s collection traces Libya’s military history from prehistoric times through the Ottoman period, Italian colonization, and into the modern era. It was established in 1988 to preserve and display the nation’s martial heritage within one of the country’s most significant architectural landmarks.
Al-Ahli Benghazi
Al-Ahli Benghazi is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1947. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the country, historically based in the city of Benghazi.
Benghazi
Benghazi is a major city in eastern Libya, historically significant as a center of trade and culture since its founding as the Greek colony of Euesperides. It played a pivotal role in the 2011 Libyan Civil War as a key base for the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
