The Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) unveiled an agreement between Sela Company, representing the Riyadh Season, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the African Super Cup final between Egyptian clubs Al-Ahly and Zamalek, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
In collaboration with CAF’s President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, GEA’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Turki Al-Shaikh announced that the awaited match will take place on September 27.
The location and exact time of the match will be announced later by the CAF.
Al-Shaikh expressed enthusiasm to host one of the most significant tournaments in the African continent.
“This event brings together two football giants from our brotherly country, Egypt: Al-Ahly and Zamalek. We all look forward to a competitive match that meets our expectations,” Al-Shaikh added.
Al-Ahly is the current champion of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, while Zamalek, is the champion of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
Motsepe also commended the partnership between the federation and the Kingdom, emphasizing that it greatly reflects the successful bilateral relations.
“We are excited and looking forward to the TotalEnergies 2024 African Super Cup final between two of Africa’s most popular and successful clubs, Al-Ahly and Zamalek,” Motsepe said.
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