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.
In the end, Ihaab Boussefi's late volley wasn't enough to send Libya through to the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Boussefi's second goal in Sunday night's game in Bata, however, did clinch a 2 ...
CAPE TOWN, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Libya played a first international match in their capital for more than a decade on Wednesday but were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by Rwanda at the start of the group ...
Despite outside challenges, Libya's passion for soccer has never faded. A frequent competitor in the Africa Cup of Nations, Libya won the competition in what stands out as their greatest achievement ...
The Africa Cup of Nations is deep into qualifying to determine the 24-team field that will head to Morocco for next year's tournament. But we are seeing the ugly side of world soccer play out ahead of ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ordered an African Champions League match between Libya's Al Ittihad, the club that Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi's controversial son Saadi used to ...
* Libya removed as hosts as fighting continues * New host to be decided next year (Adds details, byline) By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Libya have been removed as hosts of the 2017 ...
It wasn't pretty or glamorous but Libya defied the circumstances which prevented them from hosting the African Nations Championship (CHAN) to win the competition in South Africa. The Mediterranean ...
After the devastating floods from Storm Daniel, the Libya Football Federation (LFF) confirmed the death of four soccer players. There was severe destruction in the port city of Derna as a consequence ...