2023 King Salman Club Cup: Schedule and Venues Announced
The Arabian Football Federation has announced the schedule and venues for the group stage matches of the 2023 King Salman Club Cup. The tournament will be hosted by the Saudi cities of Taif, Abha, and Al-Baha, with matches being played between July 27 and August 12. The federation has also revealed the participating teams and their respective groups.
Group A consists of Saudi side Al-Ittihad, Iraq’s Al-Shurta, Al-Taraji of Tunisia, and the winner of the delayed second qualifying round tie between Sudanese club Al-Hilal and Aymen Sfaxi of Tunisia. Group B includes Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal, Libya’s Al-Ahly Tripoli, Qatar’s Al-Sadd, and Al-Wedad of Morocco. The teams in Group C are Saudi sides Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab, Egypt’s Zamalek, and Tunisia’s Monastir Union. Competing in Group D will be Algeria’s Shabab Belouizdad, Morocco’s Al-Raja, Kuwait FC from Kuwait, and the Emirati team Al-Wahda.
The group-stage matches will take place between July 27 and August 3. The quarter-finals will be played on August 5 and 6, followed by the semi-finals on August 9 and the final on August 12. The winners will receive a $6 million prize, and the runners-up $2.5 million.
The King Salman Club Cup, also known as the Arab Club Champions Cup, is a prestigious competition in Arab football that attracts top teams from the region. Each staging of the event is traditionally officially named after the leader of the host nation, in this case King Salman of Saudi Arabia.
Al-Raja Wins Previous Tournament
Moroccan side Al-Raja won the previous tournament, the Mohammed VI Cup Champions Cup, in 2021. The team defeated Egypt’s Zamalek 1-0 in the final to claim the title. The tournament was held in Morocco and featured 16 teams from across the Arab world.
The King Salman Club Cup has a rich history and has been held since 1982. It has seen some of the best Arab football teams compete against each other, with several teams winning the title multiple times. Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal is the most successful team in the tournament’s history, having won it six times. Other notable winners include Tunisia’s Espérance de Tunis, Egypt’s Al-Ahly, and Morocco’s Raja Casablanca.
The tournament is not only a platform for football teams to showcase their skills but also an opportunity for fans to come together and celebrate their love for the sport. The King Salman Club Cup attracts thousands of fans from across the Arab world who come to support their favorite teams and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Conclusion
The 2023 King Salman Club Cup promises to be an exciting event, with some of the best Arab football teams competing against each other. The tournament will be hosted by three Saudi cities, and the matches will be played between July 27 and August 12. The winners will receive a $6 million prize, and the runners-up $2.5 million. The King Salman Club Cup is a prestigious competition in Arab football that has a rich history and attracts thousands of fans from across the Arab world.