Saudis qualify for 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup finals in Qatar

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’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.