العربية
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) claimed its first title in the fourth edition of the Minifootball Championship after securing a thrilling 4–3 victory over the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in the final held on November 8 at the Kalba Sports Festival venue.
The highly competitive final saw both teams exchange attacking opportunities and periods of dominance, delivering an exciting contest that remained undecided until the closing minutes.
With the match seemingly heading towards a penalty shootout, GDRFA Dubai intensified its attacking pressure and scored the decisive goal in the final minutes, securing a memorable victory and the championship title.
RTA finished as runners-up, while Beringreve United claimed third place.
Championship Awards Ceremony
The winning teams were honoured during an awards ceremony attended by His Excellency Saeed Ali Al Ajal, President of the UAE Sports for All Federation and Chairman of the Minifootball Executive Committee; Dr. Saif Ahmed Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of the Kalba Sports Festival; Adel Saleh Al Hammadi, Board Member of the Sharjah Sports Council; and Abdulrahman Al Darmaki, Director of the Kalba Sports Festival. The officials presented awards to the top-performing teams in recognition of their achievements throughout the championship.
Strong Performances Reflect the Growth of Minifootball
Sarmad Al Zadjali, Executive Director of the Minifootball Committee, praised the participating teams for their outstanding technical performances throughout the competition. He emphasised that the quality of play demonstrated the continued development of minifootball in the UAE and highlighted the importance of such competitions in strengthening the capabilities of national teams.
Al Zadjali also confirmed that preparations are underway for the launch of the upcoming minifootball league season. The championship formed part of the Kalba Sports Festival, which continues to provide a platform for sporting competitions, community engagement, and the promotion of sports participation across the UAE.
