Al-Ahli Tripoli faces Al-Malabi Al-Libi, and Al-Taawoun hosts Al-Ahli Benghazi
The matches for the third round of the first and third group competitions will be completed on Wednesday with five matches being held.
Wednesday’s matches in the first group competitions will kick off with Al-Khams hosting Al-Qadisiyah in the first match. In the second match, Al-Ahli Tripoli will host Al-Malabi Al-Libi at the Artificial River Stadium. In the third group competitions, three matches will be held. In the first match, Al-Suqoor will face its guest, Darnes.
In the second encounter, Al-Ahli Benghazi will be a guest to Al-Taawoun in the city of Ajdabiya. The group’s matches will conclude with Al-Hilal meeting its guest, Al-Buroq, on the pitch of the Benina Martyrs Stadium in the city of Benghazi.
Al-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, most famous for its football team, which was founded in 1954. Historically, it has been one of the country’s most successful and popular clubs, winning numerous national championships and serving as a significant cultural and social institution in Tripoli.
Al-Malabi Al-Libi
Al-Malabi Al-Libi is a traditional Libyan dessert, specifically a type of milk pudding or custard, rather than a physical place or cultural site. Its history is rooted in the everyday culinary traditions of Libya, reflecting the use of local ingredients like milk, sugar, and rose or orange blossom water. It is commonly enjoyed during celebrations and family gatherings, representing a simple yet cherished part of the country’s food heritage.
Al-Taawoun
Al-Taawoun is a professional football club based in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1956. The club has a significant regional following and has grown to compete in the Saudi Pro League, achieving notable success in recent years, including winning the King’s Cup in 2019.
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 historically one of the country’s most successful and popular clubs, representing the city of Benghazi and playing a significant role in Libyan sporting culture.
Al-Khams
Al-Khams is one of Libya’s municipalities, located in the northwestern part of the country. Historically, the area has been inhabited since ancient times and contains archaeological sites from various periods, including the Phoenician and Roman eras.
Al-Qadisiyah
Al-Qadisiyah is a historic city in modern-day Iraq, best known as the site of the decisive 7th-century Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, where the Rashidun Caliphate’s forces defeated the Sassanian Empire, leading to the Islamic conquest of Persia. Today, it is the name of an Iraqi province, with its capital being Diwaniyah, and the area remains a symbol of a pivotal historical and cultural transition.
Artificial River Stadium
The Artificial River Stadium is a major sports venue located in Pyongyang, North Korea, built on an island in the Taedong River and opened in 1989. It was originally constructed to host the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students and is known for its distinctive, sweeping roof design resembling a parachute or flower.
Al-Suqoor
Al-Suqoor is a historic fortress located in the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia, specifically in the Asir Province. It was traditionally a key defensive structure for the local tribes and played a significant role in regional conflicts and governance over the centuries.
Darnes
Darnes is a coastal fortress located in the city of Cartagena, Spain, originally constructed by the Carthaginians around 227 BC. It was later expanded and used by successive powers, including the Romans and Byzantines, primarily for its strategic position guarding the city’s port. Today, the site is a significant historical landmark and tourist attraction.
Ajdabiya
Ajdabiya is a city in northeastern Libya, historically significant as a major crossroads for trans-Saharan trade routes and caravans. It gained modern prominence during the 2011 Libyan Civil War as a key strategic location contested by rebel and government forces.
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal is a professional football club based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1957. It is one of Asia’s most successful clubs, with a record number of domestic and continental titles, including multiple AFC Champions League victories. The club’s history is deeply intertwined with the growth of Saudi football and it commands a massive fanbase across the region.
Al-Buroq
Al-Buroq refers to the legendary winged steed that, according to Islamic tradition, carried the Prophet Muhammad during the Isra and Mi’raj (the Night Journey and Ascension) from Mecca to Jerusalem and then through the heavens. The site most commonly associated with this event is the Western Wall in Jerusalem, where a structure known as the “Station of Buraq” marks the traditional location where the steed was tethered.
Benina Martyrs Stadium
Benina Martyrs Stadium is a multi-purpose sports venue located in Benghazi, Libya, primarily used for football matches. It was renamed to honor the Libyan martyrs who died during the 2011 revolution against the rule of Muammar Gaddafi. The stadium serves as the home ground for the Libyan national football team and local club Al-Nasr 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 in the 6th century BC. It later served as a joint capital of Libya and played a pivotal role in the 2011 revolution that overthrew Muammar Gaddafi.
