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AlNasser Ly Sc (Benghazi)
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Full name AlNasser Ly SC , Cultural and Social Club
Nickname(s) Alfahama
Founded 1954; 71 years ago (1954)
Ground Martyrs of February Stadium
Benghazi
Ground Capacity 10,550
Chairman Libya Ahmed Bouchnef
Manager Egypt Tarek El Ashry
League Libyan Premier League

Al-Nasr Sports, Cultural and Social Club, often called Al-Nasr Benghazi, is a professional football team from Benghazi, Libya. The club's full name in Arabic means "The Victory Sports, Cultural and Social Club." They are one of the most well-known football clubs in Libya.

Al-Nasr was founded in 1954. Their home stadium is the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benghazi, which can hold over 10,000 fans. The team's nickname is "Alfahama," which means "The Charcoals." This name might suggest their strong and fiery playing style on the field.

Club Achievements

Al-Nasr Benghazi has won several important football titles in Libya. These wins show they are one of the top teams in the country.

National Titles

  • Libyan Premier League
    • Winners (3 times): Al-Nasr has won Libya's top football league three times. They lifted the trophy in 1987, 2017–18, and most recently in 2023–24.
    • Runners-up (4 times): They finished second in the league four times, in 1977–78, 1983–84, and 2001–02.
  • Libyan Cup
    • Winners (3 times): The team has won the Libyan Cup, a knockout tournament, three times. Their victories were in 1997, 2003, and 2010.
  • Libyan Super Cup
    • Winners (1 time): Al-Nasr won the Libyan Super Cup once in 2018. This match is usually played between the league champions and the cup winners.
    • Runners-up (3 times): They were the losing finalists in the Super Cup three times, in 1997, 2003, and 2010.

Regional Titles

  • North African Cup Winners Cup
    • Runners-up (1 time): Al-Nasr reached the final of the North African Cup Winners Cup in 2010, finishing as runners-up. This competition involves teams from North African countries.

African Competitions Performance

Al-Nasr Benghazi has also played in several major African football tournaments, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). These competitions allow them to compete against other top clubs from across Africa.

CAF Champions League

CAF Confederation Cup

  • CAF Confederation Cup: 3 appearances
    • 2004: They reached the First Round.
    • 2011: The team withdrew during the First Round.
    • 2019–20: This was their best performance, reaching the Quarter-finals!

Other CAF Cups

  • CAF Cup: 1 appearance
    • 2003: They played in the Second Round of this competition.
  • CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 2 appearances
    • 1979: They reached the Second Round.
    • 1983: They played in the First Round.
    • 1985: The team withdrew from the Semi-Finals.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Al-Nasr Benghazi para niños

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