Salam Al-Jami'a qualifies for the Jeddah Championship 2026 final after defeating Al-Shorta
In a thrilling and closely contested match, Jeddah's Salam University team proved their technical prowess and dominated the field, becoming the first team to officially qualify for the final of the Jeddah 2026 football tournament. This well-deserved qualification came after their victory over their tough opponent, Jeddah Police team, with a score of 1-0 in their semi-final match.
The match took place on Friday, February 27th, at the King Abdullah Sports City's reserve stadium in Jeddah, a facility considered one of the most prominent sports venues in the region. The game was highly competitive, with the University team maintaining their lead thanks to disciplined defense and high concentration throughout both halves, thus securing their place in the final and ending the Police team's hopes in this edition of the tournament.
This tournament holds particular significance in local sporting circles, serving as a vital platform that brings together government and amateur teams, fostering a spirit of fair competition and raising the level of physical fitness and social interaction across different sectors. Organizing such events in world-class venues like King Abdullah Sports City reflects the growing commitment to developing sports infrastructure and supporting football at all levels, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals of enhancing quality of life.
All eyes are now on next Tuesday, the scheduled date for the highly anticipated final, where Salam University awaits the winner of the other fiercely contested semi-final. In the other semi-final, Border Guards of Makkah will face Al-Taawon of Jeddah in a match no less important and exciting, to determine the second finalist for the championship title.
The university team’s reaching the final is not just a fleeting victory, but rather the result of intensive preparations and harmony among the team members, which puts them under positive pressure to continue the journey and win the title in the final scene of the tournament, which enjoys widespread attention and interest in the Jeddah sports scene.
