SAUDI ARABIA

Sports minister offers SR1m support to clubs participating in AFC Champions' League

September 05, 2020
File photo of Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal.
File photo of Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal.

RIYADH — Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal has instructed to award SR1 million to each club taking part in the current edition of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League, set to resume on Sept. 14.

This grant is in accordance with the AFC decision, in addition to undertaking the cost of accommodation of the players of the 4 clubs. The championship is set to take place, under a grouping system, due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Riyadh-based Al-Hilal, the AFC reigning champions, and its cross-city rival Al-Nasr, Jeddah-based Al-Ahli and Ta'awon from Buridah, are representing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in this edition of the AFC championships. — SPA


September 05, 2020
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