On the Radar: Al Ahly vs AS Roma, President's Cup

Sport360 staff 16:23 15/05/2016
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  • Your guide to sport in the UAE over the next seven days.

    Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly renew thier rivalry with AS Roma in the Champions Golden Cup while the President’s Cup reaches the semi-final stage.

    Have we missed any events? Tweet us using #ontheradar.

    ASIAN SNOOKER 6 REDS TOURNAMENT

    Wednesday, 18 May – Thursday, 26 May

    A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the best snooker skills in Asia!

    The four top players of this tournament will qualify for the Sangsom 6 red Championship in Thailand 2016 – so plenty to play for!

    VENUE: Novotel, Abu Dhabi
    WEBSITE: ACBS

    CHAMPIONS GOLDEN CUP – AL AHLY VS AS ROMA
    Friday, 20 May

    Egyptian Al Ahly, the most successful team in African Champions League history, will play against AS Roma, one of the most established and prestigious clubs in Europe.

    Don’t miss the chance to watch these amazingly talented players in a highly competitive match with the outstanding “King of Rome” Totti alongside the prominent Egyptian “Mohammad Salah” and the rest of the AS Rome team.

    VENUE: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
    WEBSITE: Ticketmaster

    AL GAFFAL TRADITIONAL 60ft DHOW RACE

    The Al Gaffal Dhow Race, was designed to commemorate the pearl divers who were integral to the early trading port of Dubai.

    The race begins at the small uninhabited island of Sur Bu Na’air, 50 nautical miles west of the UAE, where the pearl fleets used to stop on their long journey home after months at sea. To have the best experience of this traditional sporting event, the Dubai RTA offer ferry rides that follow the racers at various points around the marina.

    VENUE: Dubai Marina
    WEBSITE: DIMC

    PRESIDENT’S CUP SEMI-FINALS
    Saturday, 21 May

    There are just four teams left in the President’s Cup after a thrilling quarter-final round that included 26 goals.

    Newly-crowned AGL champions Al Ahli travel to Al Jazira while Al Ain host Bani Yas in an all-Abu Dhabi affair.

    VENUE: Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium (Jazira v Ahli), Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium (Ain v Bani)
    WEBSITE: Soccerway – President’s Cup

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