Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05 20:00 | - |
Al Nasr Benghazi vs Al Ahli Benghazi
|
1-2 |
| 07/05 18:00 | - |
Abu Salim SC vs Al-Ittihad Tripoli
|
2-2 |
| 07/05 15:30 | - |
Al Ahli Tripoli vs Al Hilal Benghazi
|
0-0 |
| 12/17 15:00 | - |
Al-Nasr Benghazi vs Shabab Al Jabal
|
0-0 |
Wikipedia - Libyan Premier League
The Libyan Premier League (Arabic: الدوري الليبي الممتاز) is the men's top professional football division of the Libyan football league system. Administered by the Competition Organizing Committee in the Libyan Football Federation (Arabic: لجنة تنظيم المسابقات بالإتحاد الليبي لكرة القدم), Libyan Premier League is contested by 22 teams divided into two groups of 11 (previously 20, split into groups of 10. changed as of the 23/24 season), with the two lowest-placed teams of each group relegated to the First Division.
51 have competed in Libyan Premier League since its inception. Ten teams have been crowned champions, with Al-Ittihad winning the title a record 18 times and Al-Ahly Tripoli 13 times. Al-Ahly Tripoli won the inaugural Premier League in 1963. Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ahly Benghazi dominated the championship in the 1970s, winning four titles and two titles respectively throughout the decade. Al-Ittihad dominated the League through the 2000s, winning 8 titles.
The league has been ranked by the IFFHS as the 56th highest in the world for 2009, making it the sixth-highest ranked league in the Arab world, after the Saudi Professional League (32nd), the Egyptian Premier League (34th), the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 (48th), the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 (54th) and the Sudan Premier League (55th), and the eighth highest in Africa, after the Nigerian Professional Football League (30th), Egyptian Premier League, the Girabola in Angola (42nd), Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1, Zambia Super League (53rd), Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and Sudan Premier League.
History
The Libyan Premier League was founded in 1963. Prior to that, there were three Provincial Championships, one each for the Eastern, Western and Southern provinces. The first league season at national level was the 1963-64 season, in which participated the Western Province champion Al Ahly (Tripoli), the Eastern Province champion Al Ahly (Benghazi) and the Southern Province champion Hilal Sabha. After the withdrawal of Hilal Sabha due to lack of resources, the league was limited to just two teams. Al Ahly (Tripoli) defeated Al Ahly (Benghazi) 2-0 over two matches (1-0 home and away) to become the first Libyan Premier League champions.
The tournament features a round-robin format, where teams compete against each other in a series of matches to secure their position in the league standings. The top-performing teams advance to the knockout stages, where the stakes are higher and the battles more intense.
The Libya Premier League attracts a wide range of teams, each representing different cities or regions within Libya. This diversity adds an extra layer of excitement and rivalry to the tournament, as teams strive to bring glory to their respective communities.
The matches are played in state-of-the-art stadiums, equipped with modern facilities and amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for both players and spectators. The passionate atmosphere created by the enthusiastic fans adds to the overall ambiance, making each game a memorable event.
The tournament not only showcases the skills and abilities of the players but also serves as a platform for talent scouts and coaches to identify promising young players who may have the potential to represent Libya at national and international levels.
The Libya Premier League is not just a soccer tournament; it is a celebration of the sport and a unifying force for the nation. It brings people together, fostering a sense of national pride and unity as they cheer for their favorite teams and players.
Overall, the Libya Premier League is a highly anticipated and prestigious soccer tournament that showcases the best of Libyan soccer talent, providing thrilling matches, intense competition, and a sense of national pride.