Al‑Ahly Benghazi, Al‑Ahly Tripoli advance in Libya's Basketball League semi‑finals
Meanwhile, Al‑Ahly Tripoli — fresh from their recent African Basketball Cup triumph — defeated Al‑Madina 77–37 in the second semi‑final.
Both semi‑final series are contested in a best‑of‑five format, with the first team to secure three wins progressing to the final. Sports Tagged: Libyan Basketball League
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