Saudis qualify for 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup finals in Qatar

The Saudi football team has qualified for the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup finals, which Qatar hosts from April 15 to May 3, 2024, after defeating Cambodia 6-1 on Tuesday. (Supplied)
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  • The young Green Falcons secured their spot with a 6-1 defeat of Cambodia at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha

RIYADH: ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s young football stars secured their place at the AFC U23 Asian Cup finals in Qatar next year with a comfortable 6-1 victory over Cambodia at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha on Tuesday.

Striker Ahmed Al-Ghamdi scored twice, in the sixth and 17th minutes. Abdullah Radif also grabbed two for the Green Falcons, in the 26th and 56th minutes, while Musab Al-Juwair added to the tally in the 39th minute and Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat in the 87th.

The finals, which will take place from April 15 to May 3 next year, are also a qualifying event for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris 2024.