DOHA: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) is ready to stage the 46th edition of the Emir Cup.
The Emir Cup will commence from April 11 and ends with a spectacular final on May 19 at the Khalifa International Stadium.
The final preparations are in full swing, according to the organisers.
The draw ceremony of the hugely popular event will be held on April 11 with the participation of all representatives of the clubs.
Various committees associated with the organisers are working round the clock to complete preparations for the draw ceremony that will be telecast live on all sports channels in the country.
The Emir Cup was first staged in 1972 and have been held every year since then in the months of April and May. It is an event that sees record crowds every edition of the tournament.
The final of the tournament will be graced by the Emir along with Ministers and their Excellencies. A capacity crowd is expected to watch this year’s final as well.
Last year’s Emir Cup final was held at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium which was officially declared open by the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and FIFA President Gianni Infantino following a massive facelift.
The khalifa International Stadium - which was first built in 1976 - is a 2022 FIFA World Cup venue.
This year’s Emir Cup will be held at five venues - Qatar Sports Club Stadium, Al Arabi Stadium, Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium and Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in addition to the Khalifa International Stadium.
The Emir Cup will also include Trophy Tour with organisers visiting schools and goverment organisations to build a festive like atmosphere for the fans.
The Emir Cup is only event that features teams from the Second Division also. The tournament runs for five weeks and lasts five rounds.
