Saja Kamal Explained

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

Early life and education

Kamal was born to a Palestinian mother and Saudi Arabian father.^[1] She grew up in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.^[2] Kamal started playing football at the age of four.^[3]

Kamal attended Northeastern University in the United States.^[4]

Career

Kamal represented Saudi Arabia internationally at the USA Cup.^[5] She broke a Guinness World Record for the highest altitude football match, which she played at Mount Kilimanjaro.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Featuring Saja Kamal. 31 October 2017 . cultursmag.com.
2. Web site: سجى كمال.. السعودية التي لعبت كرة القدم على قمة جبل كليمنجارو. 24 September 2018 . cnn.com.
3. Web site: Saja Kamal - Mijn strijd om Saoedische vrouwen op het WK te krijgen. 26 June 2019 . vice.com.
4. Web site: Saja Kamal: the woman tackling football in Saudi. 8 April 2018 . thenationalnews.com.
5. Web site: Kamal had to fight to achieve her goals. 5 July 2019 . arabnews.com.