New Signings Expected to Boost Libyan Football After Disappointing 2023-2024 Season

During the second transfer window in January, Libyan Premier League clubs were actively looking to bolster their rosters for the rest of the season.

Libyan football, which suffered dismal 2023 – 2024 season for both clubs and national teams, is likely to be significantly impacted by the high profile additions that most clubs made as the registration period ended last Friday.

Football in Libya's going through transitional period when Abdel Moula Al Maghrabi was elected to succeed Abdelhakim Al Shalmani as the new president of the Libyan Football Federation. Many people think that this season will be turning point for Libyan football, departure from the difficulties of 2024.

Notable Transfers:

• Al-Ittihad Club signed Egyptian striker Mahmoud Abdel Moneim "Kahraba" on a 6 month loan from Al Ahly.
  
• Al Hilal Benghazi completed the signing of Nigerian forward Junior Ajayi from Egypt's Smouha SC. Ajayi, 33, is known for his successful tenure at Al Ahly, where he played 166 match, scoring 41 goal and providing 26 assist. The club also added Sudanese midfielder Ammar Taifour and Algerian player Ibrahim Hachoud.
  
• Al Nasr, the defending Libyan champions, brought in Malian striker Cheikhna Samaki from Morocco's Olympic Club Safi. Al Nasr paid release clause worth $150000 to secure his services, with Samaki expected to strengthen their attacking line.
  
• Al Ahly Benghazi also added Congolese player Guily Manziba.

The Libyan Premier League is now in the first half of the opening phase, consisting of 4 groups from 9 clubs, with teams aiming to compete for the title or avoid relegation.