Saja Kamal (Arabic: سجا كمال) is a Saudi Arabian former footballer.

Early life

Kamal started playing football at the age of four.[1] She grew up in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.[2]

Education

Kamal attended Northeastern University in the United States.[3]

Career

Kamal represented Saudi Arabia internationally at the USA Cup.[4] She broke a Guinness World Record for the highest altitude football match, which she played at Mount Kilimanjaro.

Personal life

Kamal was born to a Palestinian mother and Saudi Arabian father.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Saja Kamal - Mijn strijd om Saoedische vrouwen op het WK te krijgen". vice.com.
  2. ↑ "سجى كمال.. السعودية التي لعبت كرة القدم على قمة جبل كليمنجارو". cnn.com.
  3. ↑ "Saja Kamal: the woman tackling football in Saudi". thenationalnews.com.
  4. ↑ "Kamal had to fight to achieve her goals". arabnews.com.
  5. ↑ "Featuring Saja Kamal". cultursmag.com.
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