1997 Arab Cup Winners' Cup
The 1997 Arab Cup Winners' Cup was the eighth edition of the Arab Cup Winners' Cup held in Ismailia, Egypt between 15 – 25 August 1997. The teams represented Arab nations from Africa and Asia. MC Oran from Algeria won the final against Al-Shabab from Saudi Arabia.
| الكأس العربية للأندية الفائزة بالكؤوس 1997 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Egypt |
| City | Ismailia |
| Dates | 15 – 25 August 1997 |
| Teams | 8 (from UAFA confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | MC Oran (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Al-Shabab |
| Third place | Al-Ismaily |
| Fourth place | Al-Ahly Benghazi |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 52 (3.47 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Rachid Amrane (6 goals) |
| Best player(s) | Hamza El-Gamal |
| Best goalkeeper | El Sayed El Sewerky |
It was decided at first that Al-Ansar would organize and host the eighth edition in Beyrouth, Lebanon from 14 to 24 August 1997 and Olympique Khouribga would participate as the holders. However it was Al-Ismaily who hosted the tournament in Ismailia.
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