Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Al Shabab FC has submitted a formal request to the Gulf Football Federation to host the final stages of the Gulf Champions League. This move reflects the club’s desire to play a pivotal role in the tournament’s organization.
The Gulf Football Federation had previously announced that clubs were bidding to host the semi-final and final matches. Al Shabab Club quickly submitted a comprehensive bid, fulfilling all the required conditions and criteria.
The club confirmed in its official statement that all requirements for the hosting bid have been met. It also expressed its gratitude to the Saudi Ministry of Sport for its significant support and attention throughout the bid preparation process.
The semi-final matches were scheduled to be played on a home-and-away basis, and were originally set to take place from March 3 to 11, before being postponed due to the current situation in the Middle East region.
In the competition, Al-Shabab will face Iraq’s Zakho in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, the other semi-final will see Qatar’s Al-Rayyan take on Kuwait’s Al-Qadsia in a fierce battle for the two remaining spots in the final.
Gulf football fans are awaiting the final decision regarding the identity of the host country, amidst the expected competition between the clubs that have submitted their bids, with hopes for a distinguished organization befitting the value of the tournament.
