Saudi Super Cup draw held in Kuwait: Al-Qadsiah to face Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr meets Al-Khaleej
The Saudi Super Cup draw took place in Kuwait with officials in attendance, with matches scheduled for December.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium to host the semifinals on December 19 and 20, with the final on the 23rd
The draw for the 13th edition of the Saudi Super Cup has produced the semifinal matchups, with Al-Qadsiah facing Al-Ahli in the first match, while Al-Nassr will take on Al-Khaleej 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.
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The semifinals will kick off on December 19 with the clash between Al-Qadsiah and Al-Ahli, followed by the match between Al-Nassr and Al-Khaleej on December 20. The final is scheduled for December 23.
Khaled Al-Sayer, the tournament director, stated in a speech delivered on behalf of the organizing groups "Al-Ray" and "Ayan," 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 providing a unique sporting experience for the fans, befitting the stature of the tournament and reflecting 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, alongside another report highlighting the clubs participating in the current edition.
Also present at the draw ceremony were Bishr Abdullah, the Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, former Al-Hilal club professional, and Kuwaiti retired player and former Al-Ahli club professional Ali Al-Merai.
The Saudi Super Cup began in 2013, with Al-Hilal leading the list of most successful clubs with five titles, followed by Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli with two titles each, and then Al-Ittihad, Al-Fateh, and Al-Shabab with one title each.
It is worth noting that the Saudi club Al-Ahli is the champion of the previous edition held in Hong Kong, and player Abderrazak Hamdallah is the all-time top scorer of the Saudi Super Cup with seven goals.
