The 1997 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the
Afro-Asian Cup of Nations, it was contested between
Saudi Arabia, winners of the
1996 Asian Cup, and
South Africa, winners of the
1996 African Cup of Nations. The matches were originally planned to be played in 1997, but both teams couldn't be bothered to find time on the calendar. After being delayed for two years, the matches were finally played in 1999.[1] South Africa won the title on aggregate score 1–0.[2]