Turki Al-Sheikh, the chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, has confirmed that renowned football manager José Mourinho will be part of the analysis team for the Egypt Cup final. This exciting development comes as the Egyptian Football Association collaborates with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to stage the Cairo derby in the final of the 2022-2023 Egypt Cup, which will take place in Riyadh.

In preparation for the highly anticipated match between Al Ahly and Zamalek, a total of 44 cameras will cover the action, including 28 inside the stadium. The production crew handling the broadcast is the same team that directed the World Cup final. Additionally, an agreement has been reached with the United Media Services Company for joint broadcasting, and discussions are ongoing with both Al Ahly and Zamalek regarding camera placement on the substitutes’ benches.

This historic Egypt Cup final will be played in Saudi Arabia for the first time, specifically at

Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh.

As part of the Riyadh Season festivities, Turki Al-Sheikh has announced an additional cash prize of $500,000 for the cup final winner. The preparations for Al-Awwal Park Stadium are underway, and fans can look forward to a pre-match ceremony featuring a major star, followed by extensive celebrations with the victorious team.

The prize distribution is as follows:

• Winner: $500,000

• Runner-up: $150,000

• Best player: $50,000

Before kick-off, viewers can tune in to the pre-match analysis studio, hosted by Ibrahim Fayek and Walid Al Faraj, with the esteemed José Mourinho providing expert insights. [kingfut]