Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced that assistant referee Iman Al Madani has officially been added to the Asian Football Confederation's elite list of assistant referees for 2025.

SAFF President Yasser Al Misehal extended his congratulations to Al Madani for earning her place among the continent's top officials, joining a growing list of elite Saudi referees who continue to represent the Kingdom in major regional and international tournaments.

Al Misehal praised her achievement and emphasized the federation’s ongoing efforts to elevate the standard of Saudi refereeing.

“We are proud of Iman’s progress and commitment, and we wish her and her fellow Saudi referees continued success in presenting a strong image of Saudi officiating at the Asian and global levels,” he said.

The federation reaffirmed its commitment to developing local referees through training, international exposure, and performance-driven programs that have seen Saudi officials feature prominently across AFC and FIFA competitions in recent years.