Al-Khums Club has contracted with national coach Sami Al-Qaeed to lead the first football team, replacing Tunisian coach Abdelrahman Al-Awiti.
In statements to Libya Al-Ahrar channel, the Chairman of Al-Khums Club’s Board of Directors stated that the difficult financial situation the club is currently experiencing was one of the main reasons for the departure of the Tunisian coach Abdelrahman Al-Awiti.
Al-Qaeed’s first appearance as coach of Al-Khums will begin tomorrow, Thursday, when the team visits Al-Swehli at Misrata Stadium, as part of the second round of the Premier League.
Al-Khums Club had lost to Al-Dhahra team with a score of 3–1 in the opening match of the Premier League for the 2025–2026 sports season.
Al-Khums Club
Al-Khums Club is a prominent sports and cultural club based in the city of Al-Khums, Libya. Founded in 1944, it is one of the oldest and most popular clubs in the country, historically known for its successful football team and as a community hub.
Sami Al-Qaeed
Sami Al-Qaeed is a prominent Saudi Arabian novelist and writer, known for his contributions to contemporary Arabic literature. His work often explores social and cultural themes within the Saudi context, and he has received several literary awards throughout his career.
Abdelrahman Al-Awiti
Abdelrahman Al-Awiti is a prominent cultural center and library located in Homs, Syria. It was established in the early 20th century and named after the Syrian intellectual Abdelrahman Al-Awiti, serving as a key hub for literature, research, and community events. The center has played a significant role in the city’s cultural and educational life for decades.
Libya Al-Ahrar channel
The Libya Al-Ahrar channel is a private satellite television station launched in 2011 following the fall of Muammar Gaddafi’s government. It was established to promote free media and has since been a significant platform for political debate and news in post-revolution Libya.
Al-Swehli
Al-Swehli refers to Ramadan al-Swehli, a prominent early 20th-century Libyan resistance leader against Italian colonization. He is particularly known for his role in the 1911-1912 war and for leading the 1915 Misrata uprising, which temporarily expelled Italian forces from the region. Today, his legacy is honored in Libyan history, and his name is associated with various landmarks, including a major square in Tripoli.
Misrata Stadium
Misrata Stadium is a major sports venue located in Misrata, Libya, primarily used for football matches. It was constructed in the 1970s and has since served as an important hub for local athletics and large public events. The stadium gained wider international recognition during the 2011 Libyan Civil War when it was used as a makeshift detention center.
Al-Dhahra team
Al-Dhahra is a professional football club based in the Madinat Zayed city of the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2000, it is a relatively young club that competes in the UAE football league system. The team represents the Al Dhafra region in the western part of the Abu Dhabi emirate.
Premier League
The Premier League is the top professional football division in England, founded in 1992 when clubs from the Football League First Division broke away to form a new commercially independent league. It has since grown into one of the world’s most popular and lucrative sports leagues, known for its global fanbase and competitive nature.
