The finals of the Libya Volleyball Championship reach their sixth round today, Wednesday, featuring four matches. The highlight is the top-of-the-table clash between the teams of Al-Ittihad and Al-Swehli.
Also, the teams of Al-Ahli Tripoli and Al-Ahli Benghazi meet in a promising and exciting encounter. Meanwhile, the third match brings together the teams of Al-Jazeera and Al-Afriqi Zliten, who are at the bottom of the standings. The sixth round concludes with the match between Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad Misrata.
– Victory for the two Ahli teams, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Swehli in the fifth round of the volleyball finals
– Video and photos… Victory for Al-Ahli Tripoli, Al-Ittihad Misrata, Al-Ahli Benghazi, and Al-Ittihad in the Libya Volleyball Finals
Before today’s matches, Al-Ittihad leads the standings of the Libya Volleyball Finals with 15 points, followed by Al-Ahli Tripoli with 12 points. Al-Swehli comes third with the same tally, then Al-Ittihad Misrata fourth with eight points, followed by Al-Ahli Benghazi with six points in fifth place. Al-Hilal is next with the same points in sixth, while Al-Afriqi Zliten is seventh with one point, and finally Al-Jazeera is eighth with no points.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. Its cultural sites include the well-preserved Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad is a historic football club based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1927. It is one of the most successful and popular clubs in the country and Asia, with a rich history of winning numerous domestic and continental titles, including the AFC Champions League.
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-Ahli Tripoli
Al-Ahli Tripoli is a major sports club in Libya, founded in 1950 in the capital city of Tripoli. It is historically one of the country’s most successful football clubs, with a large and passionate fan base.
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.
Al-Jazeera
Al-Jazeera is a major international news and media network headquartered in Doha, Qatar. It was launched in 1996 and quickly gained prominence for its coverage of Middle Eastern affairs, offering an alternative perspective to Western media outlets. The network has played a significant role in regional journalism, though it has also been a subject of political controversy throughout its history.
Al-Afriqi Zliten
Al-Afriqi Zliten is a historic mosque and Islamic educational complex located in Zliten, Libya, dating back to the 16th century during the Ottoman era. It is renowned for its distinctive octagonal minaret and served as a major center for Quranic studies and Islamic jurisprudence in North Africa.
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 Saudi Pro League titles and multiple Asian Champions League victories. The club has a deep-rooted rivalry with Al-Nassr and is historically associated with the city and royal family of Riyadh.
Al-Ittihad Misrata
Al-Ittihad Misrata is a Libyan professional football club based in the city of Misrata, founded in 1944. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the country, historically serving as a significant cultural and sporting institution for the city.
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 significant architecture from these various periods.
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, serving as a key base for the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
Zliten
Zliten is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically known for its Roman and Ottoman-era influences. It is most famous for the Zliten Mosaic, a well-preserved Roman floor mosaic from the 2nd century AD discovered in a villa, depicting scenes of daily life and mythology. The city also holds significance for the Zawiya of Sidi Abd as-Salam al-Asmar, a 15th-century Islamic religious school and mausoleum that is an important Sufi site.
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 modern prominence for its pivotal and prolonged role during the 2011 Libyan Civil War, where it withstood a lengthy siege. Today, it remains one of Libya’s most important economic hubs, known for its industry and business community.
