On a special football night that reflected the high sportsmanship, the Mayor of Jubail Governorate, Engineer Badi bin Fahd Al-Qahtani, crowned the “Al-Fahd Academy” team with the Jubail Municipality Ramadan Cup for the second Ramadan tournament , after an exciting final match that brought them together with the “Coffee Ghabouq” team, which ended with the Academy winning on penalty kicks.
Details of the award and financial prizes
The final match witnessed fierce competition between the two teams, ending in a 1-1 draw after regulation time. The game then went to penalties, where Al-Fahd Academy emerged victorious with a 4-3 score. With this win, the champions received the first-place prize of 40,000 riyals, while Kofi Ghabouq received the second-place prize of 10,000 riyals. The match was played before a large crowd, reflecting the passion of the region's residents for football.
The social and sporting dimension of Ramadan tournaments
Ramadan tournaments in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the Eastern Province, hold a special significance that transcends mere sporting competition. They represent a social tradition that brings young people together during the nights of the holy month and serve as a vital platform for discovering footballing talents who often find their way to official clubs later on. This tournament aligns with the goals of the Quality of Life Program, one of the programs under the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to increase the percentage of people participating in sports within the community.
Partners in success of the second Jubail Municipality Ramadan Championship
The closing ceremony not only crowned the winners but also included extensive recognition of the supporting entities that contributed to the success of the event. The mayor honored the diamond sponsors, "Akasim Company" and "Bahrain Hydraulic Company," and the gold sponsor, "Al Khunaini International Company." Community partners, represented by "Al Khater Group" and "Tarkeez International Company," were also celebrated, in addition to honoring the technical and supervisory committees and the media center, which provided outstanding coverage of the championship.
Individual awards and the closing ceremony of the sports carnival
Regarding the individual awards that highlight the excellence of players and administrators, the results were as follows:
- Goalscorer: Fahad Al-Turki.
- Best player: Saad Hammad.
- Best goalkeeper: Osama Al-Najdi.
- The ideal administrator: Abdulrahman Daghmash.
At the conclusion of the event, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Professor Faisal Al-Harbi, expressed his sincere thanks to the Mayor, the Ministry of Sports, the Saudi Football Federation, and all sponsors and supporters, stressing that the concerted efforts were the main reason behind the success of this sports carnival that brought together the elite teams of the Eastern Province.
