title: United Arab Republic Cup
text: # United Arab Republic Cup
  
  The United Arab Republic Cup was held only once in 1961 due to the fall of the United Arab Republic, the union of Egypt and Syria and it was played between clubs from the two countries.
  
  ## Format
  
  The competition included 4 teams the winners and the runners-up of the Egypt Cup and the Syrian Cup. The Egypt Cup Winner takes on the Syrian Cup Runner-up in Cairo, while the Syrian Cup Winner takes on the Egypt Cup Runner-up in Damascus.
  
  | 1960–61 Syrian Cup participants | 1960–61 Egypt Cup participants |
  | - | - |
  | Al-Majd (Winner) | Al Ahly Cairo (Winner) |
  | Al-Ahly Aleppo (Runner-up) | Qanah Suez (Runner-up) |
  
  ## Rounds
  
  Al Ahly Cairo faced Al-Majd (was known as Al-Ahly Damascus) at Cairo International Stadium. The match ended with a decisive 4-1 win for Al Ahly Cairo who became the only Champion in this competition.
  
  