Amir Cup 2023-2024 runners-up Qatar SC face UAE President’s Cup runners-up Al Nasr, in the Qatar-UAE Super Cup at the Al Maktoum Stadium of Al Nasr club in Dubai on Friday, January 17, 2025. The kick-off is at 7pm.

This encounter comes within the second edition of Qatar-UAE Super Cup as both teams aim to secure the title in a highly-anticipated match for which they have both made extensive preparations through their recent performances.

Following a devastating 1-4 defeat to Al Duhail in Week 12 of the Ooredoo Stars League, The Kings have intensified their training efforts. Coach Youssef Safri is focused on rectifying the errors observed in that match to ensure a robust performance against Al Nasr, particularly as this match does not allow for a draw.

Qatar SC will rely on a number of key players, including newly-acquired South African Percy Tau, who joined from Al Ahly of Egypt, as well as striker Ali Awad, who has returned from injury, alongside Badr Benoun, Sebastian Soria and Ahmed Abdelkader.

On the other hand, Al Nasr, under Dutch coach Alfred Schroeder, aim to leverage their home advantage and the support of their fans to secure a victory. He is committed to preparing his players both physically and technically to ensure they enter the match with strength and assert dominance over Qatar SC.

It is important to note that the second edition of Qatar-UAE Super Cup features the participation of eight clubs, comprising four Qatari teams and as many UAE teams, competing for four titles – Challenge Shield, Super Shield, Challenge Cup and Super Cup.

In the inaugural edition of the tournament, the UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli claimed the Super Shield by defeating Al Duhail 2-1, while Al Arabi triumphed in the Super Cup, overcoming Sharjah of the UAE with a solitary goal.