Host country Egypt Dates 15 – 25 August 1997 Champions MC Oran (1st title) | City Ismailia Venue(s) 1 (in 1 host city) | |
Teams 8 (from UAFA confederations) | ||
The 1997 Arab Cup Winners' Cup was the eight 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.
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It was decided on first that Al-Ansar will organized and hosts the eight edition in Beyrouth, Lebanon from 14 to 24 August 1997 and Olympique Khouribga will participate as the holders. However it's Al-Ismaily who hosts the tournament in Ismailia.
Zone 1 (Gulf Area)
Participating teams: Al-Muharraq (Bahrain), Al-Arabi Kuwait (Kuwait), Al-Ittihad Doha (Qatar) and team from UA Emirates.
Al-Arabi Kuwait & Al-Ittihad Doha advanced to the final tournament.
Zone 2 (Red Sea)
Participating teams: Al-Shabab (Saudi Arabia), Al-Merrikh (Sudan), Al-Ahli Al Hudaydah (Yemen).
Al-Shabab advanced to the final tournament.
Zone 3 (North Africa)
Participating teams: USM Blida (Algeria), Al-Ahly Benghazi (Libya) and Wydad Casablanca (Morocco). USM Blida (the runners-up of the 1996 algerian cup) was replaced by MC Oran (the winners of the 1996 algerian cup).
MC Oran & Al-Ahly Benghazi advanced to the final tournament.
Zone 4 (East Region)
Participating teams: Al-Wehdat (Jordan), Balata YC (Palestine)
Al-Wehdat and Balata YC advanced to the final tournament.
Knock-out stage
Al-Ittihad Doha withdrew the knock-out stage, Al-Ahli Tripoli to semifinals instead.