Al Ahly Tripoli
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Al-Ahly Tripoli (English: National Tripoli) is a Libyan football club based in Tripoli
, Libya
. The club is the second most successful Libyan club in history, having won 10 Libyan Premier League
titles, five Libyan Football Cup
s and a Libyan SuperCup
. Al-Ahly is known as the leader of Libyan Football clubs and has the largest number of fans in Libya. The club has endured a poor period in the last 10 years. They have not won the title since the 1999–2000 season.
The club's crest consists of a green and white background, with a torch placed on an outline of Libya. The torch is meant to signify independence for the nation, as it was achieved just months after the club was founded. The club's crest changed after it won its 10th Libyan Premier League title in 2000, with a star being placed on top.
Al-Ahly's main rivalry is with Al-Ittihad. The two clubs are the biggest in the country, and together, have won 28 of the 41 national championships that have been contested, as well as 10 of the 18 domestic cups. The rivalry's name is the Classico
. In the last five meetings, there have been four red card
s.
The club won the first national championship in the 1963–64 season, but then suffered a period of seven years until its next win in 1970–71. The club won two of the next three titles, and picked up the last before the cancellation of the league in 1977–78. The 1980s was a very dire period for the club, as their own failure, coupled with Al Ittihad's success, meant that their rivals went into the 1990s with six titles to their own five. However, they reach the final of the African Cup Winners' Cup in 1984, where they withdrew from facing Al-Ahly Cairo, as Colonel Gaddafi's bad relationship
with Egypt
at that time meant that Libyan clubs were banned from facing Egyptian clubs. In 2011, the club's coach, Abdel bin Issa, travelled to the Nafusa Mountains for a meeting with Libyan Rebel leaders, where he announced his defection from Gaddafi.
, a country still looking for its independence, started to found many sporting clubs and youth clubs in a political move to unite the youth of the country in order to fight for its independence, and drive out the British forces. A young group of youngsters from Tripoli
decided to name their club Al Istiqlal, meaning Independence, but the British administration, uncomfortable with this name as it may have caused a revolt against their power, refused it. The club was therefore named Al Ahly, meant as The People's Club, and chose the club's colours as green to signify independence, peace and hope for the country. The youngsters who put their names down for the first board meeting were:
The club was founded on 19 September 1950
The club's first squad was:
Winners 2000
} Samer Saeed
2009
are the official Sponsors for Al Ahly Tripoli
. and Kappa
.
Current kit provider is Puma
.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city in Libya. It is also known as Western Tripoli , to distinguish it from Tripoli, Lebanon. It is affectionately called The Mermaid of the Mediterranean , describing its turquoise waters and its whitewashed buildings. Tripoli is a Greek name that means "Three...
, Libya
Libya
Libya is an African country in the Maghreb region of North Africa bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west....
. The club is the second most successful Libyan club in history, having won 10 Libyan Premier League
Libyan Premier League
The Libyan Premier League is the highest division of Libyan football championship, organised by Libyan Football Federation. The players that play in this league are mainly professional...
titles, five Libyan Football Cup
Libyan Football Cup
-History:*The Libyan Cup competition started in 1976.*From the year 1978 to the year 1995 the Libyan Cup was played only 3 times, The LPL's runner-up was named as a Libyan Cup winner and played in the African Cup Winners' Cup....
s and a Libyan SuperCup
Libyan SuperCup
The Libyan Super Cup is a Libyan football championship contested between the winners of the Libyan Premier League and the Alfatih Cup. The game is played at the beginning of the following season, and signals the beginning of the domestic year. The Super Cup was a two-legged final in 1997 but became...
. Al-Ahly is known as the leader of Libyan Football clubs and has the largest number of fans in Libya. The club has endured a poor period in the last 10 years. They have not won the title since the 1999–2000 season.
The club's crest consists of a green and white background, with a torch placed on an outline of Libya. The torch is meant to signify independence for the nation, as it was achieved just months after the club was founded. The club's crest changed after it won its 10th Libyan Premier League title in 2000, with a star being placed on top.
Al-Ahly's main rivalry is with Al-Ittihad. The two clubs are the biggest in the country, and together, have won 28 of the 41 national championships that have been contested, as well as 10 of the 18 domestic cups. The rivalry's name is the Classico
Classico
"Classico" is a song by American rock band Tenacious D, featured on their 2006 second studio album The Pick of Destiny. The song also features on the band's 2006 movie Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, for which the album is the soundtrack....
. In the last five meetings, there have been four red card
Red card
Red card may refer to:* A penalty card that is shown in many sports after a rules infraction* A suit of hearts or diamonds* Red Card , 1976 release by Streetwalkers* RedCard 20-03, 2002 extreme football video game...
s.
The club won the first national championship in the 1963–64 season, but then suffered a period of seven years until its next win in 1970–71. The club won two of the next three titles, and picked up the last before the cancellation of the league in 1977–78. The 1980s was a very dire period for the club, as their own failure, coupled with Al Ittihad's success, meant that their rivals went into the 1990s with six titles to their own five. However, they reach the final of the African Cup Winners' Cup in 1984, where they withdrew from facing Al-Ahly Cairo, as Colonel Gaddafi's bad relationship
Libyan-Egyptian War
The Egyptian–Libyan War was a short border war between Libya and Egypt in July, 1977.On July 21, 1977, there were first gun battles between troops on the border, followed by land and air strikes...
with Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
at that time meant that Libyan clubs were banned from facing Egyptian clubs. In 2011, the club's coach, Abdel bin Issa, travelled to the Nafusa Mountains for a meeting with Libyan Rebel leaders, where he announced his defection from Gaddafi.
Foundation
In the middle of the 20th century, LibyaLibya
Libya is an African country in the Maghreb region of North Africa bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad and Niger to the south, and Algeria and Tunisia to the west....
, a country still looking for its independence, started to found many sporting clubs and youth clubs in a political move to unite the youth of the country in order to fight for its independence, and drive out the British forces. A young group of youngsters from Tripoli
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city in Libya. It is also known as Western Tripoli , to distinguish it from Tripoli, Lebanon. It is affectionately called The Mermaid of the Mediterranean , describing its turquoise waters and its whitewashed buildings. Tripoli is a Greek name that means "Three...
decided to name their club Al Istiqlal, meaning Independence, but the British administration, uncomfortable with this name as it may have caused a revolt against their power, refused it. The club was therefore named Al Ahly, meant as The People's Club, and chose the club's colours as green to signify independence, peace and hope for the country. The youngsters who put their names down for the first board meeting were:
- Mabrouk Misraty (President)
- Ahmed Taweel (Vice-President)
- Yousef Bin Abdallah (Treasurer)
- Salem Bin Hussein (Board Member)
- Mustafa Al Raqea'y (Board Member)
- Mahmoud Bin Hadimah (Board Member)
- Mohamed Sa'ad Bin Othman (Board Member)
- Mustapha Al Khouga (Board Member)
The club was founded on 19 September 1950
The club's first squad was:
- Amir Al Mujraab
- Mabrouk Al Misraty
- Ahmed Al Taweel
- Hassan Mohamed Al Amir
- Mahmoud Abu Hadima
- Mohamed Al Houny
- Mohamed Al Yumni
- Salem Bin Hussein
- Mustafa Al Khouga
- Al-hadi Al Khadaar
- Mustafa Al Raqea'y
- Mohamed Al Sadiq Abu Raqiqa
- Ali Al Jundi
- Abdesalam Bizaan
- Ibrahim Kafaalah
- Yousef Bin Abdallah Al Fazzani
- Ali Al Jdeady
- Manager: Othman Bizaan
Honours
- Libyan Premier LeagueLibyan Premier LeagueThe Libyan Premier League is the highest division of Libyan football championship, organised by Libyan Football Federation. The players that play in this league are mainly professional...
: 10- Champions 1964, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1984, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000
- First official tournament in the Libyan Premier League season 1963–64
- First Cup in the Libyan Premier League season 1976
- The first team in Libya get the gold star: 10 Championships
- Libyan Cup: 5
- Winners 1976, 1994, 2000, 2001, 2006
- Libyan SuperCupLibyan SuperCupThe Libyan Super Cup is a Libyan football championship contested between the winners of the Libyan Premier League and the Alfatih Cup. The game is played at the beginning of the following season, and signals the beginning of the domestic year. The Super Cup was a two-legged final in 1997 but became...
: 1
Winners 2000
Individual Honours
2009 FIFA Confederations Cup2009 FIFA Confederations Cup
The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup was the eighth Confederations Cup, and was held in South Africa from 14 June to 28 June 2009 as a prelude to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The draw was held on 22 November 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The opening match was played at Ellis Park...
- One player has played in the FIFA Confederations Cup whilst playing for Al-Ahly:
} Samer Saeed
Samer Saeed
Samer Saeed is an Iraqi midfielder. Samer plays currently with Najaf FC in Iraq, and for the Iraq national football team.-Career:...
2009
Performance in CAF competitions
- CAF Champions LeagueCAF Champions LeagueThe CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
: 1 appearance- 2000 - First Round
- African Cup of Champions Clubs: 2 appearances
- First round 1983African Cup of Champions Clubs 1982The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1982 was the 18th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...
- Final 1984African Cup of Champions Clubs 1983The African Cup of Champions Clubs 1983 was the 19th edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CAF region , the African Cup of Champions Clubs...
(Alahly refused to play in the final due to the Libyan-Egyptian conflict)
- First round 1983
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 1 appearance
- Second round 2002
- CAF Confederation CupCAF Confederation CupThe CAF Confederation Cup is an international club association football competition run by the Confederation of African Football.-Qualification:...
: 2 appearances- Premliminary round 2007CAF Confederation Cup 2007The CAF Confederation Cup 2007 is scheduled to begin with the preliminary round in late January and mid-February with the second round in March and the third round in April.-Preliminary round:1st legs played 26–28 January 2007....
- First round 2010
- Premliminary round 2007
Fans
Al-ahly have the largest number of fans in Libya and the club has fans in almost every city in Libya. There are about 1.5 million Al-ahly fans in Libya.Official Sponsor
Al-Madar Al-Jadid Telecomm and EniEni
Eni S.p.A. is an Italian multinational oil and gas company, present in 70 countries, and currently Italy's largest industrial company with a market capitalization of 87.7 billion euros , as of July 24, 2008...
are the official Sponsors for Al Ahly Tripoli
Al Ahly Tripoli
Al-Ahly Tripoli is a Libyan football club based in Tripoli, Libya. The club is the second most successful Libyan club in history, having won 10 Libyan Premier League titles, five Libyan Football Cups and a Libyan SuperCup. Al-Ahly is known as the leader of Libyan Football clubs and has the...
Kit providers
Former kit providers of Al Ahly were AdidasAdidas
Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
. and Kappa
Kappa (company)
Kappa is an Italian company specialized at the manufacture of sporting clothes and accessories, that started as a sock and underwear manufacturer in 1916 in Turin.-Logo:...
.
Current kit provider is Puma
PUMA AG
Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two...
.