Leadership congratulated by BFA Chairman

Manama, Dec. 9 (BNA): Board Chairman of Bahrain Football Association (BFA) Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa extended heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, on the historic achievement of the Bahrain national football team after winning the 24th Gulf Cup. Shaikh Ali praised the accomplishment as the dividend of HM the King’s unflinching support to Bahraini sport and athletes. The BFA Board Chairman also congratulated Representative of HM the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and Chairman of the Supreme Council of Youth and Sports (SCYS) His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He congratulated, too, SCYS First Deputy Chairman and President of Bahraini Olympic Committee His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He lauded their unwavering support to Bahrain football, describing it as an incentive to exert more efforts and bring about further achievements.