Libyan goalkeeper Ali Abu Ood dies
Ali Hussain Abu Awad is one of the most prominent Libyan football goalkeepers. He was born in Benghazi in 1943 and played for Al-Ahli Benghazi and the national team. He began his sports career in 1956 and achieved international recognition by participating in the Arab Cup in Kuwait in 1964, becoming the first Libyan goalkeeper to compete in the tournament. He also took part in Olympic qualification matches and Mediterranean Games. He retired from playing in 1974, but returned nine years after retiring, despite being over forty years old, to help the club during a goalkeeper shortage. He is remembered for his outstanding performance and his love of helping others. With Al-Ahli, he won several championships and contributed to strengthening the status of Libyan goalkeeping.
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