Muharraq clinched His Majesty the King’s Football Cup after beating Hidd 1-0 in injury time.
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa deputized the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) First Deputy Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa to attend the final match.
The 43rd edition of HM the King Football Cup final was held at the Khalifa Sports City stadium.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa presented Muharraq players with gold medals and the trophy and conveyed to them greetings and congratulations from HM the King.
He expressed pride in attending the final match on behalf of HM the King, praising royal care for sports, which contributed to honorable achievements and bolstered Bahrain’s standing on the continental and international sports map.
He praised the vision drawn up by HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, SCYS Chairman, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, to develop football in Bahrain.
HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Khalifa congratulated Muharraq on winning HM the King’s Cup for this season, extending congratulations to the club’s board chaired by Shaikh Ahmed bin Ali Al-Khalifa.
He also congratulated Bahrain Football Association (BFA), chaired by Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa for organizing HM the King’s Football Cup final amid exceptional circumstances resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
