Saudi footballers reach quarter-final of 2021 Arab Cup U-20 tournament in Egypt

Despite losing 2-1 to Tunisia, Saudi Arabia has progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2021 Arab Cup U-20. (Arriyadiyah)
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Updated 28 June 2021
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Saudi footballers reach quarter-final of 2021 Arab Cup U-20 tournament in Egypt

  • Saudi Arabia to face Senegal in Tuesday’s last 8 clash at Cairo International Stadium

CAIRO: The line-up for the quarter finals of the 2021 Arab Cup U-20 football tournament taking place in Egypt has been completed and will see Saudi Arabia face Senegal on Tuesday at Cairo International Stadium, Arabic sports daily Arriyadiyah reported.

Tunisia and Saudi Arabia were the two qualifiers from Group D, and now join Senegal, Comoros, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Tajikistan in the last eight. The final will be held on July 6.

In Group C, a goal by Suleiman Fay gave Senegal a 1-1 draw with Iraq, who scored through Abdul Razzaq Qassem, to ensure the African nation advanced to the knockout stages.

In the same group, Comoros overcame Lebanon by three goals to one with Mahmoud Adel, Hadad Abtah, and Fahd Yassin on the scoresheet for the east African nation, and Ali Kassas converting the consolation goal for the defeated opposition.

Senegal topped Group C with seven points, followed by Comoros on six points, Iraq on three, and Lebanon drawing a blank.

In Group D, Tunisia finished top after beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Sunday, with Hani Gertila scoring twice and Meshary Al-Nimr responding for the Kingdom.

In the same group, Yemen beat Uzbekistan 3-1 thanks to strikes by Qasim Al-Sharafi, Ammar Noman, and Imad Al-Jadima, while the sole Uzbek goal came from Abdullakh Boldoshev.

Tunisia finished with a perfect nine points, followed by Saudi Arabia on six, and Yemen with three, while Uzbekistan lost all three matches.


Karim Benzema joins Al-Hilal

Updated 03 February 2026
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Karim Benzema joins Al-Hilal

RIYADH: Karim Benzema has joined Al-Hilal after leaving Al-Ittihad, the Riyadh club announced early Tuesday.

The former French international was introduced with a post on social media, “Karim Benzema is officially Hilali.”

The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, who scored eight goals in 14 league matches this season, joined on a free transfer, his new club added.

Though this chapter comes to an end “respect and gratitude will always remain,” the Frenchman said.

“Thank you to the club, the staff, my teammates, and especially the fans for the welcome, the love, and the energy you gave me every day,” Benzema wrote on social media.

“This journey gave me a lot, both personally and professionally. I leave with my head held high, proud to have worn these colors and of everything we shared.”

Benzema moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 after 14 seasons with Real Madrid. Last season he scored 21 goals as Al-Ittihad won the league.
This season Al-Ittihad trail leaders Al-Hilal by 12 points. 

— with input from Reuters