ABU DHABI, 5th October, 2024 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi will host the 2024 NBE Egyptian Super Cup on October 20-24. The championship is organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the United Sports Company, in cooperation with the UAE and Egyptian Football Associations.
Abu Dhabi’s hosting duties are the results of efforts behind the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Egyptian Football Association, which stipulates hosting the contemporary form of the NBE Egyptian Super Cup in the UAE capital four times in a row. Al Ahly were last year’s winners.
The Al-Ahly, Ceramica, Pyramids and Zamalek teams will arrive in the UAE on 17 October, where subsidiary training will be held on 18 October and official training on 19 October in preparation for the semi-final matches. The teams will conduct further subsidiary training on 21 and 22 October, as well as official training on 23 October in preparation for the third and fourth place match and the final match.
In this year’s edition, Al Ahly and Ceramica Cleopatra will meet on Sunday, 20 October, at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium at 21:00 UAE time, while Zamalek and Pyramids meet at Al Nahyan Stadium at 17:05. On Thursday, 24 October, the winners of the previous two matches will play in the final at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium at 21:00, with the third and fourth place match held at Al Nahyan Stadium on the same day at 17:05.
Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, 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 added: "The upcoming hosting event is a significant step in achieving the Abu Dhabi Sports Council's ambitious goal of attracting major regional, continental, and international sporting events. This aligns with Abu Dhabi's established reputation as a premier destination for world-class athletes, teams, and sports leaders."
He added: "We are thrilled to host the NBE Egyptian Super Cup in Abu Dhabi. Building on the success of past events, we are committed to providing a world-class experience for all involved."