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Saudi Arabia to host CAF Super Cup match between Al Ahly and USM Alger

Supporters of Saudi Football Club Al Hilal during a match in Riyadh. (AFP file)
  • The Super Cup first staged in 1993 has been won a record eight times by Ahly, followed by Egyptians Zamalek (four titles) and TP Mazembe (three titles)
  • CAF general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba said the kingdom has made big strides in global football and the Super Cup is now in a new territory

Johannesburg, South Africa–The 2023 CAF Super Cup match between Al Ahly of Egypt and USM Alger of Algeria will be staged in the Saudi Arabian city of Taif on September 15, the organizers announced on Saturday.

Ahly qualified for the annual match by winning the Champions League and USM by capturing the second-tier Confederation Cup.

First staged in 1993, the Super Cup has been won a record eight times by Ahly, followed by fellow Egyptians Zamalek (four titles) and TP Mazembe (three) from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Saudi Arabia are the second Middle East country after four-time hosts Qatar to host the Super Cup match.

“We are excited to take the Super Cup to a new territory in Saudi Arabia — a country that has been making significant strides in global football,” said CAF general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba.

“It is fitting that, in an era where many international stars are heading to Saudi Arabia, African football is also part of the movement.”

Reigning African Football of the Year Sadio Mane from Senegal is among many stars lured to the cash-rich Saudi league this year, teaming up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr.