Sultan of Selangor's Cup returns to Merdeka Stadium
At its launch ceremony at a shopping centre today, organising committee
chairman Tan Sri Abd Karim Munisar said the event is a celebration of Malaysia's footballing golden age, particularly the Malaysia Cup rivalry between Selangor and Singapore during the 1970s.
"It's not just about football, this is a family carnival. There will be well-planned entertainment programmes," said Karim.
The historic rivalry between Selangor and Singapore spans 23 Malaysia Cup finals, with the Red Giants winning 12 of them.
That same tradition is honoured each year through the Sultan of Selangor's Cup.
The annual fixture will begin with a veterans match at 8pm, followed by the main clash between Selangor Selection and Singapore Selection at 9pm.
Last year, over 20,000 fans turned up at Merdeka Stadium despite heavy rain, to watch Selangor defeat Singapore 2-1.
Tickets, from RM15 (regular seating) to RM40 (grandstand), are now on sale. Tickets and jerseys are available at Restoran Uncle K (SACC Mall, Shah Alam), Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, and Concorde Hotel Shah Alam.
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