ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Abu Dhabi is set to host the NBE Egyptian Super Cup 2024 from October 20-24, 2024, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the United Sports Company, in cooperation with the UAE and Egyptian Football Associations.
The event is part of a partnership between the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Egyptian Football Association, which stipulates hosting the Egyptian Super Cup - in its new format - in the UAE capital for four consecutive years. Last year’s champions were Al Ahly.
The teams of Al Ahly, Ceramica, Pyramids, and Zamalek will arrive in the UAE on October 17.
Sub-training sessions will be held on October 18, while the official training sessions will take place on October 19 in preparation for the semifinal matches.
The teams will conduct additional sub-training sessions on October 21 and 22, with the official sessions scheduled for October 23, ahead of the third-place playoff and the final match.
In this year’s edition, Al Ahly and Ceramica Cleopatra will meet on Sunday (October 20, 2024) at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium at 9pm UAE time, while Zamalek and Pyramids meet at Al Nahyan Stadium at 5:05pm the same day.
On Thursday (October 24, 2024), the winners of the previous two matches will play in the final at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium at 9pm, with the third and fourth place match held at Al Nahyan Stadium on the same day at 5:05pm.
General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, His Excellency Aref Hamad Al Awani, stated that Abu Dhabi hosting the NBE Egyptian Super Cup in its new form for the second time reflects the close ties between the UAE and Egypt.
Al Awani said, "The upcoming hosting is an important continuation of the plans to attract important regional, continental and international sporting events, in light of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council's directions and ambitious plans, and the great efforts that have made Abu Dhabi a platform for meeting the world's most elite athletes, teams and global sports decision-makers."
"We are proud to host the NBE Egyptian Super Cup, especially after the great successes achieved by past experiences and important gains. We are also keen at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in cooperation with all partners, to harness all capabilities to achieve organisational success for the Egyptian Super Cup matches, and to work to enhance the prestigious reputation enjoyed by major events."
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Sports Company, Engineer Saif Al Waziri, confirmed that the continuation of the NBE Egyptian Super Cup 2024 in the UAE for years to come is a true reflection of the strong ties between Egypt and the UAE.
Thanks to Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the United Sports Company, they have developed this tournament format, transforming it into an exceptional championship in which the best four Egyptian football teams compete for the title in the presence of a large Egyptian audience amidst the backdrop of generous Emirati hospitality.
Al Waziri added that the cooperation between the United Sports Company and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council was not limited in past years to hosting the NBE Egyptian Super Cup, but also extended to other activities such as hosting the Egyptian national team in international matches and camps before important tournaments.
It is expected that even more activities will result in the future, details of which will be announced soon.