Saudi Super Cup Draw Yields Matches Between (Al-Qadsiah x Al-Ahli) and (Al-Nassr x Al-Khaleej)
The Saudi Super Cup draw was held in Kuwait with the presence of Saudi and Kuwaiti officials to determine the semi-final matchups among the four Saudi clubs.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, October 14 (KUNA) — The draw for the 13th edition of the Saudi Super Cup has determined the semi-final matchups, with Al-Qadsiah facing Al-Ahli in the first tie and Al-Nassr taking on Al-Khaleej in the second. The competitions will be held at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait.
The draw ceremony took place on Wednesday in Kuwait, attended by Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad Al Saud, representatives of the participating Saudi clubs, and several officials.
The semi-finals will kick off on December 19 with Al-Qadsiah hosting Al-Ahli, followed by Al-Nassr’s clash against Al-Khaleej on December 20. The final is scheduled for December 23.
Speaking on behalf of the organizing committees, Al-Rai and Aayan, tournament director Khaled Al-Sayer said that Kuwait’s hosting of the tournament came under the support and guidance of the political leadership, which places great emphasis on the youth and sports sectors. He emphasized that organizing this sporting event reflects the deep-rooted fraternal relations between Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Al-Sayer expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Saudi Football Federation for its trust in Kuwait to host the tournament, and conveyed his deep thanks and appreciation to all government entities for their cooperation and efforts in supporting the organization of this sporting event. He affirmed the organizing committee’s commitment to delivering a unique sporting experience for fans that befits the tournament’s stature and reflects Kuwait’s capability to host and organize major sporting events.
The draw ceremony featured a video report on the history of the Saudi Super Cup and its key milestones since its inception, as well as another report highlighting the clubs participating in the current edition.
Also present at the ceremony were Bishar Abdullah Al-Muharram, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Youth and Sports and former Al-Hilal player, and Kuwaiti retired footballer Ali Al-Murwi, former Al-Ahli player.
The Saudi Super Cup began in 2013, with Al-Hilal being the most successful club, having won the title five times, followed by Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli with two titles each. Al-Ittihad, Al-Fateh, and Al-Shabab have each won it once.
Notably, Al-Ahli, the winner of the previous edition held in Hong Kong, features Abdulrazzaq Hamdallah, the tournament’s all-time top scorer with seven goals. (End) S.A.D / A.M.H.
