Al‑Ahly Tripoli earned their place in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup after a historic triumph in the African Basketball Champions League, a victory that marked a milestone for Libyan and Arab basketball on the international stage.
In their first appearance at the tournament, the Libyan side will face Europe’s reigning champions, Unicaja Málaga of Spain, in the opening game hosted in Singapore on Thursday, September 18.
The match is scheduled for 14:00 Libya time and is expected to be a stern test for Al‑Ahly against one of the world’s elite clubs.
The team is led by Egyptian coach Mohamed El‑Kordany, who expressed confidence in his players’ ability to deliver a performance that reflects the progress of Libyan basketball, noting that strong fan support and official backing provide additional motivation for this global challenge
