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Dubai Open Football Academies Championship Concludes with Record Participation and Outstanding Success
The Dubai Open Football Academies Championship concluded successfully, marking another milestone in youth football development with the participation of 12,000 male and female players from 600 teams representing 112 public and private academies. Over 19 weeks, players competed in 4,500 matches, making this the largest tournament of its kind in Asia. Organized by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and the UAE Football Association in collaboration with DELTA Sports Events Co., the championship was held across nine venues in Dubai. The event aimed to identify and develop emerging football talent, offering young athletes a competitive platform to showcase their skills. Champions Crowned Across Multiple Categories The tournament featured 12 age groups ranging from 6 to 23 years. Competition was fierce, with several academies and clubs securing top honors: • U6: AFC Team • U7: Mak Academy • U8 & U9: Al Wasl Club • U11 & U12: Dubai Irish Club • U13 & U16: Barcelona Dubai Team • U14 & U21: Reds Team • U15: La Liga HBC • U17: Empire FC • U18: City FC • U23: Reds Team Cup Competition Highlights In the Cup segment, several teams demonstrated exceptional performances: • U8: Al Wasl Club • U9: Ajax Academy • U10: City FC • U11: Dubai Irish Club • U14: Reds Team • U15: La Liga HBC • U16: Barcelona Dubai • U17: City Champions • U18: City FC • U21: Al Nasr Team Outstanding Individual Achievements Several players were recognized for their exceptional performances: • Best Goalkeeper (U21): Hassan Bashir (Al Nasr Club) • Best Player (U9): Hamad Jassim Mahdi (Al Nasr Club) • Final Match Best Player (U9): Issa Khalid Al-Wahabi (Al Wasl Club) • Man of the Match (U7): Fahad Saeed (Al Wasl Club) • Best Coach: Abdullah Hassan, for his role in developing young talents. A Platform for Talent Development Ahmed Salem Al Mahri, Director of the Sports Talent Department at DSC, emphasized the tournament's significance: 'The Dubai Open Football Academies Championship has established itself as a premier platform for scouting and nurturing football talent. With a 120% increase in participation compared to last year, it underscores the growing focus on football development. Since its inception in 2017, the tournament has welcomed teams from world-renowned academies such as Barcelona, Inter Milan, Ajax Amsterdam, Juventus, and Manchester City, providing local players with exposure to top-tier footballing styles.' Innovative Talent Scouting and Development To enhance player development, DSC partnered with global scouting companies. Talent Sport Co. recorded and analyzed match footage, while Athletic BCN Co. managed a high-tech talent lab for performance assessment. Talent scouts were present throughout the competition to identify promising players, increasing their chances of securing professional opportunities. Ensuring High Standards with Professional Referees The UAE Football Association ensured all matches adhered to the highest standards by assigning 250 certified referees to officiate the games. Looking Ahead: A Bigger and Better 2026 Edition Following the success of this year's tournament, the Organizing Committee has already begun preparations for the 2026 edition, aiming for greater participation, enhanced development programs, and expanded scouting initiatives to further strengthen UAE football's future. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
