Al-Ahly and Zamalek to play Egypt Cup in Riyadh

Cairo teams Al-Ahly and Zamalek are set to compete in the final of the Egypt Cup in Riyadh, Saudi sports authorities announced on Monday.

The match will take place at Al-Awal Park stadium in the capital on March 8, according to a statement by the Kingdom’s sports federation.

“Attracting major sporting events such as the Egypt Cup and sponsoring the Cup by the Riyadh Season represents an exceptional opportunity,” said Yasser Al-Misehal, president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, adding that the move supports the Kingdom as a “premier global sports destination”.

Gamal Allam, president of the Egyptian Football Association, said the initiative strengthens ties between Saudi Arabia and Egypt as well as addressing the request of Egyptian football fans in the Kingdom.

The match will be played as part of Riyadh Season, the cultural and sporting festival that runs across the Saudi capital during winter.

Fans will be treated to an “unparalleled spectrum of experiences” that will accompany the cup final, including sporting, artistic, and entertainment events, according to authorities.