Candidates vie for Football Federation presidency
Four candidates are competing for the presidency of the Saudi Football Federation, following the closure of the nomination door. This election is being led by a new board of directors after Yasser Al-Misehal's resignation, following the early exit of the national team from the 2026 World Cup. Among the contenders is Shaker Al-Osaimi, the former president of Akad Club, who submitted his candidacy file on July 27. He is competing against other prominent candidates, including Hatem Khamimi, Khalid Al-Ghamdi, and Badr Al-Razibar. The election schedule includes the review of the candidate lists, the announcement of preliminary lists on August 8, and the final lists on August 26. An extraordinary general assembly will be held on August 30 to elect a new board of directors. This election is significant in shaping the future of Saudi football management following Al-Misehal's resignation and the team's early exit from the World Cup.
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