The 1997 Arab Club Champions Cup edition, was won by Tunisian side Club Africain, the hosts. It was the 13th tournament and was held from 14 to 23 November 1997.
Kazma SC advanced to the final tournament.
Al Ahly and Al-Ahli advanced to the final tournament.
Preliminary round tournament held in Sfax, Tunisia.
CS Sfaxien and WA Tlemcen advanced to the final tournament.
Al-Wehdat and Shabab Al-Am'ari advanced to the final tournament.
The eight teams were drawn into two groups of four. Each group was played on one leg basis. The winners and runners-up of each group advanced to the semi-finals.
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