AFC president congratulates Saudi team on Gulf Cup victory, praises Kingdom's hosting
AFC President Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa congratulated Saudi Arabia's national football team on winning the 27th Gulf Cup and praised the Kingdom's organization.
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AISalman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, president of the Asian Football Confederation and first vice president of FIFA, has congratulated the Saudi national football team on winning the 27th Gulf Cup, saying the achievement reflects the prominent status of Saudi football at both regional and continental levels.
He commended the strong performances delivered by the Saudi team throughout the tournament, highlighting the determination and resilience shown by the Green Falcons in all their matches.
The AFC president noted that the 27th Gulf Cup saw intense competition among the participating teams, providing valuable experience ahead of their upcoming participation in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa also praised Saudi Arabia for its successful hosting of the 27th Gulf Cup, saying the event was organized to a high standard and reflected the Kingdom’s strong reputation for staging major sporting events.