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Timeline of the Saudi National Team's Participation in the Afro-Asian Cup

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Timeline of the Saudi National Team's Participation in the Afro-Asian Cup
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The Afro-Asian Cup is a tournament that brings together the champion of Asia and the champion of Africa. The Saudi national team participated in this championship twice in its history.

Afro-Asian Cup 1985

The Saudi national team, the Asian champion, played against the Cameroonian national team, the African champion, in a home-and-away format. The first leg, held in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, ended with a four - one victory for Cameroon, with Hossam Abu Dawood scoring for the Saudi team. In the second leg, held in Taif City, the Saudi national team won two - one, with the goals scored by Jamal Mohammed and Mohammed Abduljawad, allowing Cameroon to win the cup on goal difference.

Afro-Asian Cup 1999

The Saudi national team, the Asian champion, played against the South African national team, the African champion, in a home-and-away format. The first leg, which took place in Cape Town, the capital of South Africa, ended with South Africa winning one - nil. In the second leg, held in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the two teams drew nil-nil, resulting in the South African national team winning the cup.