The Super Cup of Saudi Arabia is back

CAIRO – July 19, 2018: Saudi Football Federation General Secretary Louay al-Subaie revealed on Thursday that he has reached an agreement with the Egyptian Football Association to revive the Super Cup competition. 39, Saudi Arabia.

"The games were scheduled for July 25, but the Al-Ahly match against the Township Rollers at the CAF Champions League on July 28 forced us to postpone," said Subaie at the press.

Egyptian League champions Al-Ahly will challenge Saudi League champions Al-Hilal for the King Salman League winners' Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

On the other hand, the Egyptian Cup champions, Zamalek, will challenge Al-Ittihad in Cairo to win President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi's Cup.

Subaie added: "We will hold a meeting with the Egyptian team on Sunday to decide the dates of the matches."

The Super Cup of Saudi Arabia was played twice in 2001 and 2003.

In 2001, Al-Hilal won the King's Cup of Saudi Arabia by defeating Ismaily 2-1, while Al-Ittihad won the Egypt Cup by defeating Al-Ahly 3-2 .

In 2003, Al-Ittihad won the King's Cup of Saudi Arabia by defeating Ismaily 1-0, while Zamalek won the title of Egypt Cup President by defeating Al-Ittihad in shots on goal.