Al Ahli SC (Tripoli) facts for kids
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| Full name | Al Ahli SC Tripoli Sports Club نادي الأهلي طرابلس الرياضي |
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| Nickname(s) | Bianco verde Club of the Century |
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| Founded | 19 September 1950 | ||
| Ground | Tripoli Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 45,000 | ||
| Chairman | Sasi Oun | ||
| Manager |  Chokri Khatoui |
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| League | Libyan Premier League | ||
| 2023/24 | 3rd | ||
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Al Ahli Tripoli Sports Club, often called Al Ahli Tripoli, is a professional football team from Tripoli, Libya. Its name means "National Sports Club" in English. This club is one of the most successful in Libya. They have won many important titles.
Al Ahli Tripoli has won the Libyan Premier League 13 times. They have also won the Libyan Football Cup 7 times. Plus, they have won the Libyan Super Cup twice. This makes them the second most successful club in Libyan football history. Only Al-Ittihad has won more.
The club's logo is green and white. It shows a torch on an outline of Libya. The torch stands for Libya's independence. This independence was gained just a few months after the club started. In 2000, after winning their 10th league title, a star was added to the logo. This star celebrates their many wins.
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How Al Ahli Tripoli Started
In the mid-1900s, Libya was working towards becoming an independent country. During this time, many sports and youth clubs were formed. This was a way to bring people together and help remove the British forces.
A group of young people in Tripoli wanted to name their club Al Istiqlal. This name means Independence. However, the British government did not like this name. They worried it might cause a rebellion. So, they refused the name.
The club was then named Al-Ahl Tripoli. This name literally means "Family". But it is also understood as "The People's", meaning it's a club for everyone. The club's colors are green and white. Green was chosen to represent independence, peace, and hope for the country. The club officially began on September 19, 1950.
First Team Players
Here are the players who were part of the very first team:
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Club Achievements
Al Ahli Tripoli has won many championships and cups. They are known for their success in Libyan football.
- Libyan Premier League (13 times)
- They won in: 1963–64, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1977–78, 1983–84, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 2000, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2022–23.
- They were the first team to win the official Libyan Premier League in 1963–64.
- They were also the first team in Libya to earn a "Gold Star." This star is given to teams that win 10 championships.
- Libyan Cup (7 times)
- They won in: 1976, 1994, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2016, 2023.
- They were the first team in Libya to win the Libyan Cup.
- Libyan Super Cup (2 times)
- They won in: 2000, 2017.
- They were runners-up in the 2024 Libyan Super Cup.
Playing in African Competitions
Al Ahli Tripoli is the only Libyan club to ever reach a final in an African football competition. However, they had to withdraw from the final match in 1984. This was due to political reasons between Libya and Egypt at that time. Libyan clubs were not allowed to play against Egyptian clubs.
- CAF Champions League (5 times)
- They played in this top African club competition in 2000, 2009, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
- Their best result was reaching the Quarter-finals in 2017.
- African Cup of Champions Clubs (3 times)
- This was an older version of the Champions League.
- They reached the Quarter-finals in 1972.
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup (2 times)
- They reached the Semi-finals in 1984 but withdrew from the final.
- CAF Confederation Cup (5 times)
- This is another important African club competition.
- They reached the Group stage (Top 8) in 2016 and the Semi Final in 2022.
Club Sponsors
Al Ahli Tripoli has official sponsors who help support the team.
- Al-Madar Al-Jadid Telecomm and Eni are official sponsors.
- US Steel GT is also a current sponsor.
Kit Providers
The club's uniforms (kits) have been made by different companies.
- In the past, their kits were made by Adidas and Diadora.
- Currently, their kits are provided by Adidas.
Players
Football teams in Libya have a rule about international players. They can only have three players who are not from North Africa.
Current Squad
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See also
In Spanish: Al-Ahli SC (Tripoli) para niños
