Azal University for Human Development wins the First Yemeni Universities Football Championship Cup, “Fayd Al-Aqsa”
Azal University for Human Development wins the First Yemeni Universities Football Championship Cup, “Fayd Al-Aqsa”
Azal University for Human Development won the title of the first private universities' football championship, lifting the "Flood of Al-Aqsa" Cup, after defeating the Yemeni University in the final match with a score of 5-2. The decisive game took place today, Wednesday, February 5, at the Recreational Club Stadium in Sana’a.
The tournament, organized by the Sports Mobilization Sector in the Judicial Guard, saw strong competition among six private universities: Azal University, the Yemeni University, the University of Science and Technology, the International Emirati University, Tantaq University, and Al-Nasser University. The competition lasted 20 days, during which the teams engaged in intense matches to reach the final.
The sporting event witnessed a significant turnout and the presence of prominent figures, led by Professor Dr. Abdullah Al-Shami, Chairman of the First Scientific Conference for Yemeni Universities (Flood of Al-Aqsa), alongside other distinguished personalities.
Award Ceremony Attendees:
Eng. Mohammed Al-Wadaei – Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Azal University
Dr. Mohammed Al-Aqeeli – President, Azal University
Dr. Fouad Hanish – Representative of the Judicial Guard
Dr. Nasser Al-Mowafri – President, International Emirati University
Dr. Wael Al-Aghbari – President, Tantaq University
Captain Louay Hadyan – Head of the Organizing Committee
Eng. Amin Alayan – Member of the Organizing Committee
Honors and Awards:
Azal University for Human Development – Championship trophy & gold medals
Yemeni University – Second place & silver medals
Marwan Ubaid – Top Scorer Award
Bakr Bakri – Best Goalkeeper Award
Additionally, referees, organizing committees, and participating universities received certificates of appreciation for their efforts in making the tournament a success.
The organizers emphasized that this championship, held under the slogan "Flood of Al-Aqsa", aims to enhance solidarity with the Palestinian cause and encourage students to engage in sports activities, which contribute to physical and mental development, as well as fostering ethical values and sportsmanship.