El-Owairan in Cairo to hold talks with Ahly
By: Sherif Tarek - Saudi Arabia legend Saied El-Owairan arrived in Cairo on Monday in order to hold talks with Ahly's board over his testimonial match.
The friendly game is set to be between the five-time African champions and Saudi Arabia youth team.
Reportedly, the match is yet to be scheduled upon reaching an agreement with the Red Devils.
The stadium which is to host game hasn't been determined either.
Ahly football general coordinator Hady Kashaba said the Egyptian champions would love to take part in the commemorative match.
"He's a role model and a symbol of the Saudi football" Hadi told yallakora.com.
"We cannot confirm our contribution till the announcement of the match's date, so as we make sure there won't be any local or African commitments during the suggested time".
El-Owairan, goes by the name Arabian Maradona, is one of the Saudi all-time greatest players.
The high-profile footballer took part in the world cup twice in 1994, when he had claimed Asian best player award, and 1998.
Furthermore, his historical goal in Belgium in 1994 world cup, when he scored single-handedly after dribbling past nearly half a dozen players, was voted the sixth best goal in the history of the elite completion.