Al-Qadisiyah brings Hamoud Sultan back to the pitch in a night of tribute to the late Ali Fayel
On a Ramadan evening filled with nostalgia and memories of a bygone era, the Saudi Al-Qadisiyah Club embodied the highest meanings of loyalty and appreciation for its former stars, as the club brought back the legendary Bahraini goalkeeper Hamoud Sultan to his favorite den between the three posts, during the charity match held in honor of the late star Ali Fayel, as part of the third edition of the Al-Qadisiyah Ramadan Season.
The Gulf's security octopus returns
The match witnessed an exceptional event: veteran goalkeeper Hamoud Sultan donned his gloves once again, joining his teammates and peers in a gesture of loyalty that reflects the deep fraternal bonds between athletes in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Sultan's participation was not merely a symbolic gesture, but a tribute to his long history of service, as those present reminisced about the brilliance and artistry that have always characterized the Bahraini goalkeeper on Gulf pitches.
A battalion of stars led by Al-Qahtani
The celebration wasn't limited to Sultan's return; the pitch transformed into a stage teeming with Saudi and Gulf football legends, led by former international star Yasser Al-Qahtani. The list included illustrious names who have left an indelible mark on fans' memories, such as Mohammed Al-Farhan, Abdulrahman Boursheed, Bandar Al-Khaldi, Ghazi Asiri, Aref Boursheed, Fahad Al-Shami, Habib Al-Safwani, Mohammed Al-Dalaan, Saleh Al-Qanbar, Hussein Al-Sadiq, Yousef Al-Jumai'ah, Khamis Eid, Zaid Al-Mawlid, Fawzi Al-Shehri, Saeed Al-Wadaani, Khaled Al-Haranda, Ahmed Al-Ruwaiei, and Abdo Hakami. This grand gathering reflects the prestigious standing of Al-Qadisiyah Club and its ability to bring together former rivals and adversaries under the banner of charitable and humanitarian work.
Al-Qadisiyah: An Asian legacy and a rich history
Speaking on the occasion, Hamoud Sultan reminisced about the glorious history of Al-Qadisiyah Club, describing it as a great historical institution. Sultan pointed out that Al-Qadisiyah is not just a club, but a pioneering entity that was among the first Saudi clubs to raise the Kingdom's name high by achieving Asian titles, an accomplishment that remains a source of pride for all Gulf and Arab people. The international goalkeeper praised the current sporting and community activities within the club, emphasizing that initiatives encompassing all age groups are restoring the club to its former glory.
A message of human loyalty
For his part, star player Yasser Al-Qahtani affirmed that participating in such events is a moral obligation and a source of pride for every player, praising Al-Qadisiyah Club's approach of honoring both the deceased and the living. Al-Qahtani explained that the club's continued organization of these initiatives, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, reinforces a culture of gratitude within the sports community and underscores that sports are about ethics and a message before they are about competition.
The family of the deceased thanks the initiative
At the end of the moving evening, Mansour Fayel, son of the late Ali Fayel, expressed his deep gratitude to the Al-Qadisiyah management and the participating players. He emphasized that this tribute eased the pain of their loss and made the family feel the love and appreciation their father enjoyed among his teammates and fans. He prayed that Al-Qadisiyah would continue this noble tradition of preserving friendship and loyalty.
