2024–25 in Libyan football

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Football in Libya
Season2024–25
  2023–24 Flag of Libya.svg 2025–26  

The following is an article detailing Libyan football activity, covering national team and club competitions domestically and internationally.

Contents

National teams

Senior

2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualificationFlag of Nigeria.svgFlag of Benin.svgFlag of Rwanda.svgFlag of Libya.svg
1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 632193+611 Final tournament 3–0 1–2 1–0
2Flag of Benin.svg  Benin 62227708 [a] 1–1 3–0 2–1
3Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda 62225728 [a] 0–0 2–1 0–1
4Flag of Libya.svg  Libya 61233745 0–3 [b] 0–0 1–1
Source: CAF
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head-to-head points: Benin 3, Rwanda 3. Head-to-head goal difference: Benin +2, Rwanda –2
  2. Nigeria were awarded a 3–0 win following an incident upon their arrival in Libya, where they were stranded at the airport for over 12 hours, before ultimately refusing to play and pulling out. [1]
4 September 2024 (2024-09-04)1 Libya  Flag of Libya.svg1–1Flag of Rwanda.svg  Rwanda Tripoli [2]
18:00  UTC+2
  • Al-Dhawi Soccerball shade.svg16'
Report
Stadium: Tripoli International Stadium
Referee: Imtehaz Heeralall (Mauritius)
10 September 2024 (2024-09-10)2 Benin  Flag of Benin.svg2–1Flag of Libya.svg  Libya Abidjan, Ivory Coast
19:00  UTC±0
Report
Stadium: Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
Referee: Abdel Aziz Mohamed Bouh (Mauritania)
Note: The match was held at a neutral venue due to the lack of suitable facilities in Benin. [3]
11 October 2024 (2024-10-11)3 Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg1–0Flag of Libya.svg  Libya Uyo, Nigeria
17:00  UTC+1 Report Stadium: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Referee: Godfrey Nkhakananga (Malawi)
15 October 2024 (2024-10-15)4 Libya  Flag of Libya.svg0–3
Awarded
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria Benghazi
21:00  UTC+2 Stadium: Benina Martyrs Stadium
14 November 20245 Rwanda  Flag of Rwanda.svg0–1Flag of Libya.svg  Libya Kigali, Rwanda
18:00  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Amahoro Stadium
Referee: Celso Alvação (Mozambique)
18 November 20246 Libya  Flag of Libya.svg0–0Flag of Benin.svg  Benin Tripoli
18:00  UTC+2 Stadium: Tripoli International Stadium
Referee: Patrice Milazare (Mauritius)

2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification Flag of Cameroon.svg Flag of Libya.svg Flag of Cape Verde.svg Flag of Angola.svg Flag of Mauritius.svg Flag of Eswatini.svg
1Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon 422093+68 2026 FIFA World Cup Mar 4–1 Oct 3–0 Sep
2Flag of Libya.svg  Libya 421143+17Possible second round 1–1 Oct Mar 2–1 Sep
3Flag of Cape Verde.svg  Cape Verde 42114407 Sep 1–0 0–0 Mar Oct
4Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 413021+16 1–1 Sep Mar Sep 1–0
5Flag of Mauritius.svg  Mauritius 41123634 Oct Oct Sep 0–0 2–1
6Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini 40041650 Mar 0–1 0–2 Oct Mar
Updated to match(es) played on 11 June 2024. Source: FIFA
March 2025 Libya  Flag of Libya.svgvFlag of Angola.svg  Angola Libya
March 2025 Cameroon  Flag of Cameroon.svgvFlag of Libya.svg  Libya Cameroon

Friendlies

31 August 2024 [4] Libya  Flag of Libya.svg1–0Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Tripoli
Report Stadium: Tripoli International Stadium

U23

U20

17 October 2024Hybrid friendly Libya  Flag of Libya.svg1–2 Flag of Libya.svg Al-Hilal Benghazi Benghazi
17:00  UTC+2 Stadium: Benina Martyrs Stadium
14 November 2024 UNAF Tournament Libya  Flag of Libya.svg1–2Flag of Tunisia.svg  Tunisia Ismailia, Egypt
17:00  UTC+2
Stadium: Suez Canal Stadium
20 November 2024 UNAF Tournament Libya  Flag of Libya.svg1–2Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt Ismailia, Egypt
17:00  UTC+2
Stadium: Suez Canal Stadium
23 November 2024 UNAF Tournament Morocco  Flag of Morocco.svg4–0Flag of Libya.svg  Libya Ismailia, Egypt
20:00  UTC+2 Stadium: Suez Canal Stadium
26 November 2024 UNAF Tournament Algeria  Flag of Algeria.svg4–0Flag of Libya.svg  Libya Ismailia, Egypt
18:00  UTC+2 Stadium: Suez Canal Stadium

U17

14 November 2024 UNAF Tournament Tunisia  Flag of Tunisia.svg2–1Flag of Libya.svg  Libya Casablanca, Morocco
20:00  UTC+1
17 November 2024 UNAF Tournament Libya  Flag of Libya.svg2–3Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria Casablanca, Morocco
20:00  UTC+1
20 November 2024 UNAF Tournament Morocco  Flag of Morocco.svg2–0Flag of Libya.svg  Libya Casablanca, Morocco
20:00  UTC+1
23 November 2024 UNAF Tournament Egypt  Flag of Egypt.svg7–1Flag of Libya.svg  Libya Casablanca, Morocco
17:00  UTC+1

International competitions

CAF Champions League

First round
Team 1 Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
Al-Ahly Benghazi   Flag of Libya.svg 1–2 Flag of Sudan.svg   Al-Hilal 0–1 1–1
Al-Nasr   Flag of Libya.svg 0–2 Flag of Sudan.svg   Al-Merrikh SC 0–0 0–2

CAF Confederation Cup

First round
Team 1 Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
Uhamiaji FC   Flag of Zanzibar.svg 1–5 Flag of Libya.svg   Al-Ahli Tripoli 0–2 1–3
Kitara FC   Flag of Uganda.svg 4–6 Flag of Libya.svg   Al-Hilal Benghazi 2–3 2–3
Second round
Team 1 Agg. Tooltip Aggregate scoreTeam 21st leg2nd leg
Al-Ahli Tripoli   Flag of Libya.svg 1–3 Flag of Tanzania.svg   Simba 0–0 1–3
Al-Hilal Benghazi   Flag of Libya.svg 5–5 (3–5 p) Flag of Egypt.svg   Al Masry 3–2 2–3

Domestic competitions

Premier League

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1 Al-Akhdar 110031+23Qualification for the second round
2 Al-Tahaddy 110020+23
3 Al-Nasr 110010+13
4Al-Anwar10101101
5 Al-Suqoor 10101101
6Al-Borouq00000000
7Al-Wefaq Ajdabiya10010110
8Al-Ansar10011320Advancement to the relegation play-off
9 Khaleej Sirte 10010220Relegation to First Division
Updated to match(es) played on 12 December 2024. Source: [ citation needed ]

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1 Al-Ahli Benghazi 110020+23Qualification for the second round
2 Al-Hilal Benghazi 110020+23
3 Al-Andalus 00000000
4Al-Branes00000000
5Al-Murooj00000000
6Al-Sadaqa00000000
7Al-Mahdia10010220Advancement to the relegation play-off
8Al-Ta'awon10010220Relegation to First Division
Updated to match(es) played on 13 December 2024. Source: [ citation needed ]

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Al Bashaer110020+23Qualification for the second round
2Olympic Azzaweya110010+13
3Shabab Al Ghar10102201
4Al Tarsana10102201
5Asswehly00000000
6 Al-Ittihad Tripoli 00000000
7Al-Majd00000000
8Abu Salim10010110Advancement to the relegation play-off
9Al Nahda Sabha10010220Relegation to First Division
Updated to match(es) played on 12 December 2024. Source: [ citation needed ]

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Al Khums110010+13Qualification for the second round
2Al Dhahra10100001
3Abi Al Ashar10100001
4 Al-Ahli Tripoli 00000000
5Alittihad Misurata00000000
6 Al-Madina 00000000
7Asaria00000000
8Libyan Stadium00000000Advancement to the relegation play-off
9Al-Watan10010110Relegation to First Division
Updated to match(es) played on 13 December 2024. Source: [ citation needed ]

Second Division

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