Saudi Al-Ittihad to Face Egypt’s Al Ahly in FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinals

Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup first round match between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP)
Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup first round match between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP)
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Saudi Al-Ittihad to Face Egypt’s Al Ahly in FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinals

Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup first round match between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP)
Al-Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup first round match between Al-Ittihad and Auckland City FC at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP)

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad FC will face Egypt’s Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium on Friday.

Host Al-Ittihad is looking for another victory against the Cairo giant and to continue shining in the Jeddah-hosted tournament following its 3-0 win over New Zealand's Auckland City in the opening match.

More than 50,000 fans filled the stadium for that match, a record for the tournament.

The winner of Friday’s match will face Brazil’s Fluminense, which is participating for the first time in the tournament.



Saudi Toyota 2024 Drift Championship Concludes in Al-Ahsa

The championship featured over 50 elite drivers, including professionals, amateurs, and semi-professionals from Saudi Arabia and abroad, competing across various categories -SPA
The championship featured over 50 elite drivers, including professionals, amateurs, and semi-professionals from Saudi Arabia and abroad, competing across various categories -SPA
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Saudi Toyota 2024 Drift Championship Concludes in Al-Ahsa

The championship featured over 50 elite drivers, including professionals, amateurs, and semi-professionals from Saudi Arabia and abroad, competing across various categories -SPA
The championship featured over 50 elite drivers, including professionals, amateurs, and semi-professionals from Saudi Arabia and abroad, competing across various categories -SPA

The Saudi Toyota 2024 Drift Championship concluded on Friday with the third and final round held at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Sports City in the Al-Ahsa Governorate.

Organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport, the event was supported by official partner Jameel Motorsports and strategic partner the Saudi Investment Bank.
According to SPA, the championship featured over 50 elite drivers, including professionals, amateurs, and semi-professionals from Saudi Arabia and abroad, competing across various categories.
Director of the Marketing Department at the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation Emad Sindi presented the awards to the championship winners.

Mohamed El-Arabi secured first place in the professional category, followed by Yusef Bahuwayrith in second and Badr Al-Sharihi in third.
Sindi commended the high level of competition and praised the support provided by the Kingdom’s leadership to the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, which has enabled the organization of world-class sporting events and championships. He highlighted the Kingdom’s successes in hosting such events, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the motorsports arena.