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