Intensive preparations for the Saudi Women's U-17 NT at their Dammam camp ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers

2025-09-09
15:05:28

The Saudi Arabia U-17 Women's national team's camp kicks off today in Dammam under the supervision of Greek coach Katerina Valida. The camp will run from September 9 to 19 as part of the team's preparations for the Asian U-17 Women's Cup qualifiers, scheduled for next October in Khobar.
The camp includes two friendly matches against the Jordanian national team. The first will be held on September 16 at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Sports City Stadium, and the second on September 18 at the reserve stadium of Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium. This is part of the team's efforts to enhance the players' technical and physical readiness.
The camp roster included 22 players, whose names are: Dima Sheikh, Dana Al-Binali, Sarah Barnawi, Aseel Salim, Arwa Al-Rasheed, Lina Eid, Diala Srouji, Joan Al-Nassar, Mawaddah Maghribi, Suwar Amro, Saba Al-Yahya, Ghadi Al-Otaibi, Rital Hakami, Hala Al-Shadookhi, Rimas Ahmed, Rima Abdulaziz, Zahraa Talib, Dana Al-Dhahyan, Maria Baghfar, Yasmine Malibari, Dima Al-Rubaian, and Lamar Wael.
The technical staff indicated that the camp represents an ideal opportunity to implement tactical plans and gain practical experience before the start of the qualifiers. It also gives the players the opportunity to develop cooperation and harmony on the field.
Aliyah bint Abdulaziz Al-Rasheed, Director of the Women's Football Department at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, emphasized that the camp aims to boost the players' self-confidence and hone their skills, thus enhancing their readiness to compete at the continental and international levels.