The UAE are set to face Saudi Arabia in the Gulf Cup 27 final, with excitement building among fans as the Whites bid to lift the trophy for a third time.
Thousands of supporters are expected to make the trip to Saudi Arabia to back the national team in the decisive clash, with the UAE Football Association increasing the number of special flights to accommodate the strong demand.
The final will take place at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah on Tuesday, October 6, with kick-off at 10pm UAE time.
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The UAEFA has increased the number of special flights transporting UAE fans to Jeddah from six to 12, allowing more supporters to travel and cheer on the national team from the stands.
In a statement, the association said registration for the special flights would close once the required number of seats had been filled. Registration opened at 1pm on Sunday, with the UAEFA providing fans with a link to reserve their seats.
The UAE booked their place in the final on Saturday after Ousmane Camara scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Oman. The forwards headed home from close range to send Zlatko Dalic’s side into their first Gulf Cup final since 2018.
The UAE will now face hosts Saudi Arabia as they bid to win the Gulf Cup for a third time, having previously lifted the trophy in 2007 and 2013.
Source: Khaleej Times