1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations

The 1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the Afro-Asian Cup of Nations, it was contested between Saudi Arabia, winners of the 1996 Asian Cup, and South Africa, winners of the 1996 African Cup of Nations. The matches were originally planned to be played in 1997, but both teams couldn't be bothered to find time on the calendar. After being delayed for two years, the matches were finally played in 1999.[1] South Africa won the title on aggregate score 1–0.[2]

1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
Old Greenpoint & King Fahd Int. Stadiums
South Africa Saudi Arabia
1 0
First leg
South Africa Saudi Arabia
1 0
Date18 September 1999
VenueGreen Point Stadium, Cape Town
RefereeFelix Tangawarima (Zimbabwe)
Attendance20,000
Second leg
Saudi Arabia South Africa
0 0
Date30 September 1999
VenueKing Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh
RefereeSaad Kamil (Kuwait)
Attendance50,000

Qualified teams
Country Qualified as Previous appearance in tournament
 South Africa1996 African Cup of Nations championsDebut
 Saudi Arabia1996 Asian Cup champions1 (1985)

Match details

First leg
South Africa 1–0 Saudi Arabia
Ndlanya 48' report
Attendance: 20,000
Referee: Felix Tangawarima (Zimbabwe)
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa:
GK–John Tlale
DF–Papi Khomane
DF–Mark Fish (c)
DF–Pierre Issa
DF–Ivan McKinleydownward-facing red arrow 46'
MF–Eric Tinkler
MF–Thabo Mngomenidownward-facing red arrow 52'
MF–John Moshoeu
MF–Joel Masilela
FW–Pollen Ndlanya
FW–Benni McCarthydownward-facing red arrow 74'
Substitutes:
MF–Quinton Fortuneupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF–Helman Mkhaleleupward-facing green arrow 52'
FW–Shaun Bartlettupward-facing green arrow 74'
Manager:
Trott Moloto
Saudi Arabia:
GK–Mohamed Al-Deayea (c)
DF–Mohammed Al-Khilaiwi
DF–Abdullah Zubromawi
DF–Saleh Al-Dawod
DF–Hussein Abdulghani
DF–Mohammed Al-Jahani
MF–Fahad Saad Al-Subaie
MF–Ibrahim Al-Harbi
MF–Abdullah Al-Wakeddownward-facing red arrow 61'
FW–Hamzah Idrisdownward-facing red arrow 80'
FW–Marzouk Al-Otaibidownward-facing red arrow 56'
Substitutes:
MF–Nawaf Al-Temyatupward-facing green arrow 61'
FW–Obeid Al-Dosariupward-facing green arrow 56'
FW–Fahad Al-Mehallelupward-facing green arrow 80'
Manager:
Czech Republic Milan Máčala

Assistant referees:
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Fourth official:
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Man of the Match:
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Second leg
Saudi Arabia 0–0 South Africa
Al-Jaber soccer ball with red X 35' report
Attendance: 50,000
Referee: Saad Kamil (Kuwait)
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Saudi Arabia:
GK–Mohamed Al-Deayea (c)
DF–Mohammed Al-Khilaiwi
DF–Abdullah Zubromawi
DF–Saleh Al-Dawod
DF–Hussein Abdulghani
DF–Mohammed Al-Jahani
MF–Nawaf Al-Temyat
MF–Ibrahim Al-Harbi
MF–Khalid Al Temawidownward-facing red arrow 80'
FW–Sami Al-Jaberdownward-facing red arrow 64'
FW–Obeid Al-Dosaridownward-facing red arrow 71'
Substitutes:
MF–Fahad Saad Al-Subaieupward-facing green arrow 80'
FW–Fahad Al-Mehallelupward-facing green arrow 64'
FW–Marzouk Al-Otaibiupward-facing green arrow 71'
Manager:
Czech Republic Milan Máčala
South Africa:
GK–Andre Arendse
DF–Aaron Mokoena
DF–Mark Fish (c)
DF–Frank Schoeman
DF–Ivan McKinley
MF–Eric Tinkler
MF–Alex Bapela
MF–Joel Masileladownward-facing red arrow 61'
MF–Daniel Mudau
MF–Dumisa Ngobedownward-facing red arrow 65'
FW–Phil Masinga
Substitutes:
MF–Thabo Mngomeniupward-facing green arrow 61'
MF–Godfrey Sapulaupward-facing green arrow 65'
Manager:
Trott Moloto

Assistant referees:
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Fourth official:
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Man of the Match:
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Winners

South Africa won 1–0 on aggregates.

 1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations 

South Africa
1st title

References
  1. "Stage set for Afro-Asian soccer play-off". rediff.com. Mail Sports Editor. 15 September 1999.
  2. "South Africa team's profile". COSAFA official website.
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