The coaching staff of the Saudi Arabian U-15 girls' national team announced today the final squad that will represent the Kingdom in the third edition of the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) U-15 Girls Championship. The Kingdom is hosting this important regional tournament for the first time, with matches taking place in Jeddah from December 5th to 13th. There is great anticipation surrounding the performance of this rising generation of Saudi women's football.
The national team's
final roster, selected by the coaching staff, includes 23 players: Dana Al-Binali, Joud Ibrahim, Hetaf Hazazi, Raghad Al-Shadoukhi, Latifa Abu-Hamid, Arwa Al-Rashid, Diala Sarouji, Joan Al-Nassar, Rital Al-Mutairi, Lara Al-Dhaw, Hessa Mohammed, Dima Al-Sharif, Ghadi Al-Otaibi, Suwar Amr, Shahd Mohammed, Joud Al-Amoudi, Hatoon Al-Ghaib, Ghala Saleh, Yara Al-Saleh, Hour Al-Farid, Kenzi Alaa, Nadine Saleh, and Rima Abdulaziz. This selection was based on precise technical criteria and monitoring of discipline and performance levels during previous training camps.
's national team
will compete in the tournament in Group A, which also includes Palestine and Iraq. They are scheduled to begin their campaign with a tough match against Iraq tomorrow, in their opening game of the tournament. They will then face Palestine on December 9th in the group stage, aiming to secure a place in the final rounds.
Within the context of sports development and women's football,
Saudi Arabia's hosting of the West Asian Women's Youth Championship comes as part of the comprehensive sports movement the country is witnessing under the umbrella of Vision 2030, which has given special attention to empowering women in the sports field. The past few years have seen the establishment of the Women's Football Department within the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the launch of the Women's Premier League and First Division League, which have contributed to discovering young talents and supplying the national teams with players across various age groups.
The strategic importance of
this participation extends beyond the immediate competition; it represents a strategic step towards building a solid foundation for the future women's national team. Such tournaments provide young players with the opportunity to engage with diverse footballing styles in West Asia, gain early international experience, and overcome any apprehension they might have about official matches. Jeddah's hosting of the event underscores the Kingdom's commitment to becoming a regional and global sports hub and a leading destination for the development of Asian football.
