Explosive start to the 2025 Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong
The tournament opens with a clash between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr, followed tomorrow by Qadsia taking on Al-Ahli. The winners of both matches will advance to the final on August 23.
Al-Ahli was included in this year's Super Cup after Al-Hilal withdrew from the competition. The Saudi Football Federation promptly decided to replace Al-Hilal with Al-Ahli, who finished fifth in the Roshen League.
Al-Riyadiya reported that the federation recently approved an urgent amendment to its competition regulations, introducing a clause on withdrawals. The new rule allows the federation to seek financial compensation from any club that withdraws for damages caused.
This decision follows Al-Hilal's official withdrawal in July. While the federation accepted the club's apology, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee imposed a ban on Al-Hilal from participating in the 2026-2027 Super Cup and fined the club 500,000 Saudi Riyals.
With Al-Ahli stepping in, the 2025 Saudi Super Cup promises an exciting showdown as the tournament gets underway in Hong Kong.
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