RIYADH: The Pan Arab Games football tournament kicks off in Algeria on Sunday featuring eight national teams.
Hosts Algeria are up against Oman, Lebanon, and Sudan in Group A, while Saudi Arabia in Group B will face Syria, Palestine, and Mauritania.
The matches are being held in the cities of Annaba and Constantine.
The opening round of games sees Lebanon playing Sudan, followed by Algeria against Oman at the 19 May 1956 Stadium in Annaba. In the second group, Saudi Arabia will play against Syria, and Palestine will compete against Mauritania at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine.
The group stage of the tournament will continue until July 8, with the semifinal matches to be held on July 11, and the games for third place and final on July 14.