Abu Salem SC

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Full nameAbu Salim Sports Club
Founded1976;48 years ago (1976) (as Abu Salem Sports Club)
Head coach Flag of Tunisia.svg Chokri Khatoui
League Libyan Premier League
2022–23 4th (Qualified for the First round of the CAF Confederation Cup)

Abu Salim Sports Club, commonly known as Abu Salim, is a professional football club based in Abu Salim, Tripoli, Libya. [1]

Founded in 1976, the club has traditionally worn a yellow home kit since inception.

2018–19 season is the first season for the club in the Premier League, the top tier in the Libyan football system since its inception in 1963.

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