The ongoing maintenance and final touches at Tripoli Stadium are progressing to ensure its readiness in its new form by February 17th.
The stadium is poised to host international matches for the national team and clubs, according to statements by the executing company and the technical supervisor from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Libyan official Mohamed Qrimida.
This comes as a prelude to lifting the ban imposed on the stadium a decade ago.
Maintenance work at the stadium has reached its final stages, including the completion of hybrid turf installation, stadium clock installation, and the initiation of track maintenance.
Additionally, seating, the VAR room, dressing rooms, the VIP platform, water facilities, lighting, and the installation of security surveillance cameras are in progress.
Qrimida: CAF Delegation to Visit Tripoli Stadium
In media statements, Libyan CAF technical supervisor Mohamed Qrimida confirmed that a high-level delegation from CAF will conduct an inspection visit to Tripoli International Stadium.
The Libyan Football Federation has corresponded with CAF to lift the ban on the stadium, which will be ready in its new form by February 17th.
The CAF delegation is expected to arrive after the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations, currently taking place in Ivory Coast.
Dbeibah Monitors Maintenance and Development
On another note, the head of the “Temporary National Unity Government,” Abdulhamid Dbeibah, conducted a supervisory visit last Saturday to monitor the progress of maintenance and development work at Tripoli International Stadium.
He was accompanied by the Minister of Sports Clubs Affairs, Jamal Abunawara, the head of the Administrative Centers Development Authority, Ibrahim Takite, and the Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs, Walid Lafi.
Dbeibah emphasized the necessity of aligning the stadium with high international standards, befitting Libyan sports enthusiasts, clubs, and national teams.
He stressed the importance of regular and continuous care for the stadium’s grounds and facilities after completion of its maintenance and development, reaffirming his support for the sports sector, national teams, and all sports clubs across Libya.
