The Saudi Federation for Community Sports is set to organize the first ever Gulf women’s football tournament from March 1-6, 2019 in the Kingdom, Saudi Gazette reported.
A total of 16 teams will participate in the knockout tournament, titled “The Football Unites Us,” at the Green Hall of Al-Khobar Sports City.
Several women’s football clubs from within the Kingdom as well as from the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman will participate in the tournament, which will be held under the patronage of Prince Saud Bin Naif, Emir of the Eastern Province.
The Saudi clubs participating in the tournament include Al-Shuala Al-Sharqiyah, Al-Yamamah, Lourdes, United Eagles, Royals, Jeddah Eagles, and Kings’ Union.
The inaugural event will be followed by two football matches. There will be four matches daily in the succeeding days.
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