2022–23 Libyan Premier League
| Season | 2022–23 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 19 October 2022 - 13 July 2023 |
| Champions | Al Ahli SC (Tripoli) |
| 2023–24 CAF Champions League | Al Ahli SC (Tripoli) Al-Ahly SC (Benghazi) |
| Top goalscorer | Ahmed Krawa'a (18 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Alittihad Misurata 6-1 Asarya (9 June 2023) |
| Biggest away win | Almahalla 0–3 Olympic Azzaweya (10 December 2022) |
| Highest scoring | Al Ahli 6-3 Al-Madina (5 June 2023) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Al Ahli SC (Tripoli) 19 matches |
← 2021–22 2023–24 →
All statistics correct as of 18 July 2023. | |
The 2022–23 Libyan Premier League season was the 48th edition of the competition.
The league was split into two regional groups, with the top three teams from each group participating in a six-team championship stage which was held in Tunisia. Al-Ahly Tripoli won the title after leading the championship after four rounds.[1] Ittihad refused to play the final match against Al-Ahly, causing runners-up Benghazi to fail to show to their final round match as well.[2]
Al-Ittihad were the defending champions, but finished last in the six-team championship round.
The first round of matches in the second half of the season featured several no-shows, causing several points deductions and a voided match.[3]
Libyan top-flight league matches have generally been held in front of very small crowds due to restrictions between 2011 and 2023.[4]
Teams
Team changes
| Promoted from 2021–22 Libyan First Division |
Relegated from 2021–22 Libyan Premier League |
|---|---|
| Al-Suqoor Asarya |
Aschat SC Khaleej Sirte |
Groups
Group 1
| Team | Location | Sha'biyah | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahly | Benghazi | Benghazi | Martyrs of February Stadium | 10,550 |
| Al-Hilal | Benghazi | Benghazi | Martyrs of February Stadium | 10,550 |
| Al-Sadaqa | Shahhat | Shahhat | Shahhat Stadium | 10,000 |
| Al-Ta'awon | Ajdabya | Ajdabya | 10 June Stadium | 10,550 |
| Al-Akhdar | Bayda | Bayda | Sheikh Chadae Stadium | 10,000 |
| Al-Nasr | Benghazi | Benghazi | Martyrs of February Stadium | 10,550 |
| Al-Suqoor | Tobruk | Tobruk | Tobruk Stadium | 8,000 |
| Al-Tahaddy | Benghazi | Benghazi | Martyrs of February Stadium | 10,550 |
| Darnes | Derna | Derna | Derna Stadium | 10,000 |
| Shabaab Al-Jabal | Shahhat | Shahhat | Sheikh Chadae Stadium | 10,000 |
Group 2
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Salem SC | Abu Salem | Abu Salem Stadium | |
| Al-Ahli | Tripoli | Jumayl Stadium | |
| Al-Ittihad | Tripoli | Abu Salem Stadium | |
| Al-Khums | Al Khums | Al-Khums Stadium | |
| Al-Madina | Tripoli | Jumayl Stadium | |
| Al-Ittihad Misurata | Misurata | Misurata Stadium | 16,000 |
| Al-Mahalla | Tripoli | Abu Salem Stadium | |
| Asarya | Zawiya | Zaawia Stadium | 8,000 |
| Asswehly | Misurata | Misurata Stadium | 10,000 |
| Olympic Azzaweya | Zawiya | Zaawia Stadium | 8,000 |
Format
The competition featured 20 clubs split into two regional groups: Group A (East) and Group B (West). Each team played home and away matches within their group. The top three teams from each group advanced to a championship round, which was held in Tunisia, to determine the champion and CAF competition qualifications.
Teams
Group A (East)
- Al-Ahly
- Al-Hilal
- Al-Sadaqa
- Al-Ta'awon
- Al-Akhdar
- Al-Nasr
- Al-Suqoor
- Al-Tahaddy
- Darnes
- Shabaab Al-Jabal
Group B (West)
- Abu Salim
- Al-Ahli Tripoli
- Al-Ittihad
- Al-Khums
- Al-Madina
- Al-Ittihad Misurata
- Al-Mahalla
- Asarya
- Asswehly
- Olympic Azzaweya
Group Stage Standings
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ahly | 18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 16 | +10 | 33 |
| 2 | Al-Nasr | 18 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 15 | +5 | 30 |
| 3 | Al-Hilal | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 16 | +7 | 29 |
| 4 | Al-Akhdar | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 19 | +4 | 26 |
| 5 | Al-Tahaddy | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 24 |
| 6 | Al-Sadaqa | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 21 |
| 7 | Al-Ta'awon | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 22 | -7 | 19 |
| 8 | Darnes | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 18 |
| 9 | Shabaab Al-Jabal | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 24 | -12 | 15 |
| 10 | Al-Suqoor | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 11 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ittihad | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 6 | +22 | 38 |
| 2 | Al Ahli Tripoli | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 11 | +13 | 32 |
| 3 | Abu Salim | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 8 | +8 | 32 |
| 4 | Olympic Azzaweya | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 15 | +5 | 27 |
| 5 | Asswehly | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 17 | +1 | 25 |
| 6 | Al-Madina | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 21 |
| 7 | Al-Mahalla | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 19 | -5 | 19 |
| 8 | Al-Khums | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 18 |
| 9 | Al-Ittihad Misurata | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 22 | -10 | 16 |
| 10 | Asarya | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 30 | -20 | 10 |
Championship Round
The top three teams from each group advanced to the championship round held in Tunisia.
Final Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ahli | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 13 |
| 2 | Al-Ahly | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 9 |
| 3 | Al-Hilal | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Abu-Salim | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5 |
| 5 | Al-Nasr | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 | Al-Ittihad | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 |
See also
References
- ↑ "Title of Libyan football league to be decided in last round". 7 July 2023.
- ↑ "Libya 2022/23". RSSSF.
- ↑ Abdulkader Assad (12 February 2023). "Libyan Football League's second-leg round off to a clumsy start". Libya Observer.
- ↑ https://7enews.net/en/sports-en/libyan-football-association-allows-fans-to-attend-league-matches-after-an-absence-of-12-years/