The Gulf Football Federation’s Competitions Committee held its first meeting in Kuwait, discussing the draw for the 26th Gulf Championship. Iraq’s team will head Group B, while Kuwait’s team leads Group A. This meeting included the participation of representatives from all eight competing teams and Gulf football stars, establishing essential groundwork for the upcoming tournament.
The Competitions Committee of the Gulf Football Federation convened its inaugural meeting in Kuwait, attended by various representatives including Iraq’s Secretary-General of the Football Federation, Mohammed Farhan. According to a statement from the Iraqi Football Association received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the meeting took place at the Waldorf Hotel in Avenues Mall, aiming to discuss the draw’s mechanism for the upcoming 26th Gulf Championship. The draw was scheduled for today, Saturday, with representatives from all eight participating teams and notable Gulf football stars present. During the session, it was announced that the Kuwaiti national team would lead Group A as the host nation, while Iraq’s national team would head Group B due to its victory in the previous edition. The remaining teams will be distributed into two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals, thereby setting the stage for an exciting championship ahead.
The Gulf Football Federation is comprised of national football associations from the Gulf region, working to promote and organize football competitions, such as the Gulf Championship. The 26th edition of the Gulf Championship is particularly significant, engaging national teams from member countries and fostering sportsmanship and competition among the participants. The structure of the competition includes group stages leading to semi-final matches, thereby intensifying the players’ and fans’ engagement throughout the tournament.
In conclusion, the inaugural meeting of the Gulf Football Federation’s Competitions Committee marks a crucial step towards the organization of the 26th Gulf Championship. With Iraq and Kuwait leading their respective groups, the competition promises to deliver thrilling matches as teams vie for a place in the semi-finals. The collaboration among the Gulf nations underscores the importance of regional football development and unity.
Original Source: ina.iq
