Hajjah:The 'Our Martyrs, Our Great Men' football tournament commenced in Hajjah Governorate on Wednesday. The event is organized by the Sports for All Federation branch under the supervision of the governorate's Youth and Sports Office.
According to Yemen News Agency, six teams are participating in the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A consists of Al-Hilal, Al-Tahaddi, and Martyr Abu Abdal, while Group B includes Gaza, Al-Shaheedain, and Shabab Tihama.
Murad Shulay, Director of the Youth and Sports Office, explained that the tournament commemorates the annual Martyrs' Day anniversary, honoring those who have made sacrifices. It is part of the office's programs for the first quarter of the current year.
In the opening match, Al-Hilal triumphed over Al-Tahaddi with a score of 11-0 in Group A. Following the game, Al-Tahaddi lodged a protest, claiming that Al-Hilal breached the tournament regulations.
The tournament is set to continue on Thursday with a Group B match between Al-Shaheedain and Gaza.
