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Arab News
a day ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Soccer fans storm field in Libya and a Portuguese referee is injured during a suspended match
TRIPOLI: A highly-anticipated derby in Libya's top soccer league was suspended after fans stormed the pitch and officials said Thursday the Portuguese referee and some fans were injured. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The match Wednesday between Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ittihad was suspended in the 39th minute when Al-Ahli substitutes and fans stormed the pitch in protest of Al-Ittihad players' celebration of their opening goal. Al-Ittihad's bus was set on fire, the club said in a statement. Players and soccer officials fled the stadium amid a fan disturbance outside the facility. Footage circuited online showed clashes between fans and security forces in and around the stadium. Al-Ahly blamed what they called a 'provocative act' by one of Al-Ittihad players for the disturbance. They said in a statement that security forces used 'excessive force and live fire' against fans at the club's headquarters. Local media reported that Portuguese referee Fábio José Costa was injured.
The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Footie clash abandoned as ‘fans storm pitch and burn team bus with live ammunition fired'
FANS stormed the pitch and a team bus was set on fire as a top-flight football match was abandoned. Shocking scenes unfolded in the Libyan Premier League as Al-Ahly Tripoli faced Al-Ittihad yesterday. 3 3 3 Chaos erupted in the derby, which was played behind closed doors, towards the end of the first-half when a group of hooligans broke into the stadium. Hundreds appeared in the upper tier and began to climb down the stand wielding flares. They then charged onto the pitch as away side Al-Ittihad 's players ran into the changing room or into the terraces in fear. The referee swiftly made the decision to abandon the match with the score 1-0 to Al-Ittihad. Violence continued outside the group as their team bus was set on fire. Members of security that are connected to the government were also targeted by supporters. The ugly scenes continued late into the night and ammunition was reportedly fired to disperse crowds by the military. It comes amid huge protests calling for Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah to resign. The uprising began after armed groups clashed in Tripoli over the weekend. Demonstrators are demanding elections, while accusing Dbeibah of corruption and being to blame for the growing strength of armed groups. Nationwide protests have turned violent. Reports claim that at least eight civilians and a police officer have died. Several Libyan ministers have resigned since the start of the protests.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
African football — Tripoli derby abandoned after fans storm the pitch in Libya; referee injured, teams flee
The Libyan Premier League match between Al Ahly Tripoli and Al Ittihad was suspended in the first half after fans stormed the pitch on Wednesday. The game, called the Tripoli derby, had fans run onto the ground in the 39th minute, minutes after Noufel Zerhouni opened the scoring in the 38th minute from a free-kick. According to Libyan outlet, Alwasat, the Moroccan's celebration in front of the opposing fans sparked the outrage, which eventually led to physical confrontations on the field. Al Ittihad's team bus was torched while the referee, Fábio José Costa from Portugal, was injured. The Associated Press reported that players and football officials fled the stadium amid a fan disturbance outside the facility. Footage circuited online showed clashes between fans and security forces in and around the stadium. Meanwhile, Al-Ahly blamed what it called a 'provocative act' by one of Al-Ittihad players for the disturbance. It said in a statement that security forces used 'excessive force and live fire' against fans at the club's headquarters.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Soccer fans storm field in Libya and a Portuguese referee is injured during a suspended match
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A highly-anticipated derby in Libya's top soccer league was suspended after fans stormed the pitch and officials said Thursday the Portuguese referee and some fans were injured. The match Wednesday between Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ittihad was suspended in the 39th minute when Al-Ahli substitutes and fans stormed the pitch in protest of Al-Ittihad players' celebration of their opening goal. Al-Ittihad's bus was set on fire, the club said in a statement. Players and soccer officials fled the stadium amid a fan disturbance outside the facility. Footage circuited online showed clashes between fans and security forces in and around the stadium. Al-Ahly blamed what it called a 'provocative act' by one of Al-Ittihad players for the disturbance. It said in a statement that security forces used 'excessive force and live fire' against fans at the club's headquarters. Local media reported that Portuguese referee Fábio José Costa was injured. ___ AP soccer:
Libya Review
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Libya Review
Al Ahly Tripoli Make History With 1st-Ever BAL Final Appearance
Al Ahly Tripoli have reached the finals of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) for the first time in their history after defeating Rwanda's APR 84–71 in a thrilling semi-final clash. The match, held as part of the fifth edition of the BAL tournament, was tightly contested from the start. APR edged the first quarter 18–17, showing early signs of dominance. However, Al Ahly Tripoli bounced back strongly in the second quarter, taking control and heading into half-time with a 36–29 lead. APR regrouped in the third quarter, regaining momentum and overtaking Al Ahly Tripoli to lead 57–55 by its conclusion. The intensity increased, and the result remained uncertain going into the final quarter. But Al Ahly Tripoli produced a stunning turnaround in the last period. With sharp offensive execution and disciplined defence, they overpowered APR, whose attacking efforts faltered under pressure. Al Ahly's players surged ahead with a flurry of points, ultimately sealing the match with a 13-point margin. The Libyan team's victory marks a milestone in its sporting history, as they now await their final opponent—either Egypt's Al Ittihad Alexandria or Angola's Petro de Luanda. The winner of that clash will face Al Ahly Tripoli in the BAL final. This historic achievement highlights the growth of Libyan basketball on the continental stage and cements Al Ahly Tripoli's status as one of the emerging forces in African basketball. Tags: Al Ahly TripoliBALBasketballlibyaSports
