Riyadh: The Saudi Super Cup draw has resulted in a fierce “clasico,” bringing together Al-Nassr and Ittihad, while Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal will meet King’s Cup winners Al-Fayha in the second match.
The draw took place in the studios of SSC sports channel in the presence of Abdullah Abanmy, president of Al-Fayha club; Faisal Al-Ghashiyan, a member of the board directors of Al-Hilal; Khaled Al-Ghunaymaan, administrator of Al-Nassr; and Marwan Mahdi, administrator of Ittihad.
King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh will host the Saudi Super Cup final on Jan. 29, with venues and dates for the two semifinal matches to be decided at a later time.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation had earlier approved the adoption of a new system for the championship, with three matches instead of one, as it starts from the semifinal round.
Under the new system, the Saudi Super Cup brings together the King’s Cup champions and runner-up, and the professional league champions and runner-up.
