Mahrez, Toney, Firmino are Hong Kong-bound as Al-Ahli replace Al-Hilal in Saudi Super Cup

Asian champions Al-Ahli will replace Al-Hilal in next month’s Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong, it has been confirmed.

Al-Hilal officially withdrew this week, citing concerns over player fatigue following their involvement in the Fifa Club World Cup in the United States. They beat Manchester City in the last 16 of that competition before losing to Fluminense in the quarter-finals.

Winners of the AFC Champions League Elite crown in May, Al-Ahli’s squad includes former English Premier League stars Riyad Mahrez, Ivan Toney and Roberto Firmino.

The club announced via their social media accounts on Wednesday that they had accepted a place in the tournament.