Najma Manama Crush Al-Budaiya 3-0 in Bahrain Premier League

Najma Manama delivered an emphatic performance to defeat Al-Budaiya 3-0 away at the Budaiya Stadium on May 26, 2026, in the Bahrain Premier League. The result keeps Najma in the hunt for the title as they continue their impressive form.

The visitors dominated from the start, opening the scoring in the 12th minute when midfielder Ali Abbas slotted home after a neat one-two with striker Mohamed Khalil. Six minutes later, Khalil got on the scoresheet himself, heading in a cross from the right.

Al-Budaiya struggled to mount any meaningful attacks, with Najma's defense led by captain Hassan Jaafar remaining resolute. The final nail came in the 63rd minute when substitute winger Salman Ahmed curled a free kick into the top corner to make it 3-0.

Najma Manama now sit second in the league table, just two points behind leaders Manama Club. For Al-Budaiya, the heavy defeat leaves them in the relegation zone, and they will need a rapid turnaround to climb the standings. Najma's next match is against a fellow top-four side, while Al-Budaiya face a relegation six-pointer.