Misrata, February 11, 2026 – Al-Swehly Club has officially announced the signing of player Noureddine Al-Qulaib, who joins from Tunisian club Étoile du Sahel. This move is part of strengthening the first football team’s squad in preparation for upcoming competitions.
Al-Qulaib had a brief professional stint with Étoile du Sahel after finishing his season with Al-Ahly Tripoli, where he won the league championship title for the 2024-2025 sports season. He then moved to the Tunisian league before returning once again to Libyan football through Al-Swehly.
The technical staff of Al-Swehly is counting on Al-Qulaib’s experience and technical abilities to bolster the team’s ranks and contribute to achieving positive results in the upcoming period.
Misrata
Misrata is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of northwestern Libya, historically known as a key trading and commercial center since at least the 7th century. It gained significant international attention during the 2011 Libyan Civil War, when it endured a prolonged and destructive siege but became a symbol of resistance against the Gaddafi government. Today, it remains a vital economic hub for the country.
Al-Swehly Club
Al-Swehly Club is a historic sports and social club located in Tripoli, Libya, founded in 1947. It is named after the prominent Libyan political and religious leader Ramadan al-Swehly and has served as a significant community hub for decades.
Noureddine Al-Qulaib
Noureddine Al-Qulaib is a prominent mosque located in the city of Homs, Syria. It was originally built during the Mamluk era in the 13th century and is named after a local religious scholar. The mosque is known for its distinctive architectural style, featuring an ancient minaret and serving as an important historical and religious site in the region.
Étoile du Sahel
Étoile du Sahel is a prominent Tunisian multi-sport club, most famous for its football team based in Sousse. Founded in 1925 during the French protectorate, it is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Tunisia and Africa, historically serving as a symbol of local identity and sporting excellence.
Al-Ahly Tripoli
Al-Ahly Tripoli is a major sports club based in Tripoli, Libya, founded in 1950. It is historically one of the country’s most successful and popular football clubs, with a significant role in Libyan sporting culture.
Tunisian league
The Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH) is a historic civil society organization founded in 1977, making it the first independent human rights group in the Arab world. It played a significant role in advocating for democratic freedoms and documenting abuses during Tunisia’s authoritarian periods, contributing to the country’s political evolution.
Libyan football
Libyan football has a long history dating back to the early 20th century under Italian colonial influence, with its national federation founded in 1962. The sport is deeply popular domestically, though the national team’s international presence has been intermittent, significantly impacted by periods of political instability and conflict in the country.
