Saudi Super Cup Draw: Al-Qadsiah vs. Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr vs. Al-Khlood

The draw for the 13th edition of the Saudi Super Cup in football has produced the semi-final matchups, with Al-Qadsiah facing Al-Ahli in the first match, while Al-Nassr will take on Al-Hilal in the second. The competitions will be held at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait.

The draw ceremony took place today, Wednesday, in Kuwait, attended by the Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Tariq Al-Jalahma, and the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Kuwait, Prince Sultan bin Saad Al Saud, along with representatives of the Saudi clubs and several officials.

The semi-final matches will kick off on December 19 with Al-Qadsiah versus Al-Ahli, followed by Al-Nassr against Al-Hilal on December 20. The final will be played on December 23.

Speaking on behalf of the organizing groups, Al-Rai and Aayan, tournament director Khaled Al-Sayer stated 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 the State of 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 demonstrates Kuwait’s capability to host and organize major sporting events.

The draw ceremony featured a video report covering 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 Al-Muharrami, Acting Director General of the General Authority for Youth and Sports, former Al-Hilal Club player, and retired Kuwaiti international and former Al-Ahli Club player Ali Al-Mawlawi.

The Saudi Super Cup began in 2013, with Al-Hilal Club leading the list of most winners with five titles, followed by Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli with two each. Al-Ittihad, Al-Fateh, and Al-Shabab have each won it once.

Notably, Al-Ahli Club is the champion of the previous edition held in Hong Kong. Abdulrazzaq Hamdallah is the tournament’s all-time top scorer with seven goals.