Doha: Doha 2025 - an international U-14 football tournament bringing together 16 of the world's top clubs and academies - concluded with an inspiring showcase of young talent and sportsmanship.

After a thrilling week of matches at Al Rayyan Sports Club, Right To Dream (Egypt) claimed the championship title, defeating Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands) 2–0 in a spectacular final. Royal Antwerp (Belgium) secured third place in the competition.

Organised by The Different League in partnership with White Oryx Sports Academy, the tournament aims to become one of the premier global youth football events, attracting elite clubs and academies from around the world to Doha.

The organising committee plans to make the White Oryx Cup an annual fixture for at least the next four years, expanding participation each year in line with Qatar's vision for football development and youth programs, including the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Over six days of competition, 16 teams from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa battled it out in the U-14 (11-a-side) category. The lineup included Southampton and Manchester City Select (England), Sevilla and Girona (Spain), Royal Antwerp and Club Brugge (Belgium), Sporting Lisbon (Portugal), Nice (France), Red Bull Salzburg (Austria), Norwich City (UK), Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia), Juventus (Italy), Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands), alongside Al Rayyan Club, White Oryx Academy (Qatar), and Dream Team Academy (Egypt).

All matches were held at Al Rayyan Sports Club Stadiums, which meet FIFA standards, while teams and officials were hosted at Pullman Doha and Hilton Doha hotels.

The White Oryx Cup Doha 2025 proved to be more than a football tournament - it was a celebration of youth, culture, and international collaboration. Through this initiative, The Different League and White Oryx Sports Academy continue to build bridges across continents, offering young athletes the chance to perform on a global stage and experience Qatar's growing football heritage. The event reinforces Qatar's commitment to empowering the next generation of athletes and nurturing global talent through sport.

Dr. Ahmed Al Abbasi, Executive Director of Competitions and Football Development at the Qatar Stars League, praised the atmosphere at the White Oryx Cup final, highlighting Qatar's continuous efforts to welcome everyone to“the Doha of all,” where visitors can enjoy world-class sporting and tourism experiences.

Ahmed Al Mughassib, CEO and Co-founder of The Different League, emphasised that the White Oryx Cup is more than a youth football tournament - it is a Qatari investment in the next generation of global football talent.

Individual Honours

Best Player: Noud Koopmans (Ajax Amsterdam)

Top Scorers: Darnell Kapongo Kanda (Royal Antwerp) & Mohamed Taha (Right To Dream)

Best Goalkeeper: Milo Middendorp (Ajax Amsterdam)

Best Fans: Club Brugge supporters, for their unmatched energy and passion throughout the tournament.

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