Exciting news from Libya! Al-Ahly Club in Tripoli has recently forged a promising partnership with FC Barcelona, marking a significant development for football enthusiasts in the country. This collaboration represents a notable shift from the memories of Muammar Gaddafi’s dismissive remarks about the sport during the African Cup of Nations in 1982.
Football now reigns supreme in Libya, captivating fans across the nation. The national team has enlisted the expertise of renowned Spanish coach Javier Clemente to further enhance their performance. Adding to the excitement, José Maria Bakero, former Spanish international turned FC Barcelona coach, ventured to Tripoli to explore Libyan football and finalize a partnership agreement with Al-Ahly, as reported by Maghrebia.
The agreement encompasses the training of young players within the club’s school, with a special provision for a month-long training session in Barcelona each year. Sisi Buown, the president of the Tripoli club, shared with the Spanish press agency EFE that a friendly match is also in the works, to be played either in Tripoli or Barcelona, contingent on the prevailing security situation.
Stay tuned for further developments in this promising collaboration!
