The sporting community is buzzing following the announcement by Al-Merrikh SC on Tuesday that it plans to join the 2025-2026 Libyan Premier League season. The Sudanese club confirmed it has already received written approval for the participation from the Sudanese Football Association (SFA).
In their official communication to the Libyan Football Federation (LFF), the Sudanese side made it clear that this highly unusual step would not conflict with the team’s domestic duties. Al-Merrikh intends to compete in both leagues simultaneously, including the Sudanese Premier League, which is scheduled to kick off in January.
Crucially, however, the Libyan Football Federation has yet to issue any official comment or confirmation regarding Al-Merrikh’s request, or its stance on integrating a foreign club into its top-tier domestic competition. The lack of a definitive Libyan response currently overshadows the final decision on the club’s involvement.
Should the move proceed, it would set an unprecedented historical benchmark in Libyan football tournaments, likely prompting complex regulatory and legal questions regarding the inclusion of non-Libyan teams in domestic competition. The ultimate decision rests with the official declaration from the LFF