Kingdom Arena to host SAFF Women’s Cup final between Al-Shabab and Al-Ahli

Al-Ahli and Al-Shabab during a women’s Premier League match earlier this season. (X: @alshababfcwomen)
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  • The final of the inaugural tournament will take place on March 28
  • In the semifinals, Al-Shabab beat Al-Ittihad 5-4 while Al-Ahli defeated Al-Qadsiah 3-2

RIYADH: Kingdom Arena is set to host the final of the 2023-24 SAFF Women’s Cup between Al-Shabab and Al-Ahli on March 28, Arriyadiyah has reported.

The news was announced on Wednesday night via the X account of the Women’s Football Department at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.

“From the Kingdom Arena, we write the final chapter, and we crown the first champion on Thursday, March 28, in the final of the (SAFF) Women’s Cup,” the account posted in Arabic.

The tournament kicked off last November with the participation of 16 teams, eight each from the Women’s Premier League and the First Division.

In the semifinals, which were played on Feb. 9, Al-Shabab beat Al-Ittihad 5-4 while Al-Ahli defeated Al-Qadsiah 3-2.