Al-Hodeidah: Mawlid Football Tournament kicks off
The Mawlid al-Nabawi Football Tournament for provincial clubs kicked off this afternoon in Al-Hodeidah, organized by the local branch of the Football Association.
Eighteen clubs are participating in the knockout-format tournament. Al-Hilal Al-Sahili Club opened the competition with a narrow 1-0 victory over Shabab Al-Mansouriya in the first match, held at Al-Alfi Sports Stadium.
The annual tournament is part of a broader plan of sports activities and events supported by the Youth and Sports Office, local clubs, and federation branches, aiming to strengthen youth engagement with the values and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
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