AC Tripoli


AC Tripoli is a Lebanese football club based in Tripoli. Founded as Al Majd SC, the club was renamed Olympic Beirut in 2000, winning the domestic double in the 2002–03 season. In 2005 they were re-established as AC Tripoli and, in 2015, they won a Lebanese FA Cup.

History

Founded as Al Majd SC, the club was renamed Olympic Beirut in 2000 by Taha Koleilat, winning the Lebanese Premier League and FA Cup in 2003 and appearing in AFC Cup the following year. Due to financial problems, in 2005 the club was moved to the northern city of Tripoli and renamed AC Tripoli.
In 2015, Tripoli won the Lebanese FA Cup: this would be their first trophy won under their new name. However, starting from the 2016–17 season, Tripoli found themselves in financial issues. This is due to Najib Mikati, the main funder of the club, who had decided to cut the club's salary year by year, leaving the club to rely on social donations and TV sponsorship payments.

Club rivalries

Tripoli plays the Tripoli derby with Egtmaaey, as they are both located in the same city. The club also contests the North derby with Salam Zgharta, also on the basis of location.

Players

Current squad

Honours