Saudi U-17 Women's National Team Launches Preparatory Camp in Amman Ahead of West Asian Championship

2026-07-08T13:25:57.818Z

The Saudi U-17 women's national team has launched a preparatory camp in the Jordanian capital Amman ahead of the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) U-17 Women's Championship, hosted by Jordan from July 17 to 25, 2026, with seven teams participating. The Green will compete in Group A against Syria, Lebanon, and the UAE, with a 24-player squad.

The Saudi U-17 women's national team began its preparatory camp today in Amman, Jordan, in preparation for participation in the WAFF U-17 Women's Championship, hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from July 17 to 25, 2026, with seven teams taking part.

This camp is part of the technical program prepared by the team's coaching staff, aimed at raising the technical and physical readiness of the players and enhancing harmony among the team's elements before the tournament.

The coaching staff has called up 24 players: Dana Al-Bin'ali, Joud Ibrahim, Maryam Al-Tayyar, Rital Hakmi, Arwa Al-Rashid, Diala Sarouji, Suwar Amro, Hawraa Jalal, Reem Al-Mubarak, Joud Al-Amoudi, Hiba Ohashi, Ghala Saleh, Ghadi Al-Otaibi, Rimas Ahmed, Jowan Al-Nassar, Rimas Al-Arradi, Hala Al-Shadoukhi, Sadeem Al-Suhaimi, Rima Abdulaziz, Kenzi Alaa, Dima Ibrahim, Yara Al-Saleh, Zainab Reda, and Dana Al-Duhayan.

The Green will start their campaign with a match against Syria on July 17 at 8:00 PM, then face Lebanon on July 19 at 8:00 PM, and conclude the group stage against the UAE on July 21 at 8:00 PM, as part of Group A, which includes the UAE, Syria, and Lebanon, at Prince Mohammed Stadium in Zarqa.

The director of the women's football department at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Aaliyah Al-Rashid, confirmed that participation in the West Asian Championship represents an important milestone in the development of youth national teams. She said: "This tournament is a valuable opportunity for the players to gain experience and competitive exposure at the regional level. It also extends the federation's efforts to build a strong base of young talents and prepare a generation capable of representing the nation and competing in future continental and international events. We trust the abilities of the players and look forward to performances that reflect the ongoing development of Saudi women's football."

The Saudi U-17 women's national team aims to deliver outstanding performances during the tournament and continue the journey of development witnessed by women's football in the Kingdom, as part of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation's strategy to prepare national teams for competition at various levels.