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West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal back on top; three-way tie in Qatar

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal back on top; three-way tie in Qatar

Doha: Al Hilal SFC regained the Saudi Pro League top spot following a 2-0 win against Al Fateh.

Al Sadd SC and Al Duhail SC capitalised on Al Rayyan SC dropping points to move level with the leaders in the Qatar Stars League.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.

Preview: Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Air Force SC (IRQ)

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Preview: Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Air Force SC (IRQ)

Dubai: Al Wasl FC will have to brace themselves for a rejuvenated Air Force SC when the sides face off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Being idle on Matchday Three means UAE's Al Wasl are rooted to the bottom of the West Zone standings while Iraq's Air Force Club breathed life into their ailing campaign with a much-needed win last week.

Group D: Al Shorta (IRQ) 1-1 Al Hussein (JOR)

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Group D: Al Shorta (IRQ) 1-1 Al Hussein (JOR)

Baghdad: Al Shorta needed a stoppage time penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw against Al Hussein in their AFC Champions League Two™  Group D tie on Tuesday.

Abdallah Nasib had given Al Hussein a first half lead before Al Shorta clawed their way back with Criantian Barco sending Mahmoud Al Kawamleh the wrong way from the penalty spot to earn the Iraqi side a vital point.

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Jaber relieved as Air Force revive campaign

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Jaber relieved as Air Force revive campaign

Baghdad: Relieved head coach Rasheed Jaber praised Air Force SC’s focus after they ended a run of two defeats with a 1-0 win over Pahtakor in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Monday.

Saad Abdul Ameer scored the decisive goal as the Iraqi side claimed the first victory of the campaign, while Pakhtakor are still searching for their first win.

MD3: Air Force SC (IRQ) 1-0 Pakhtakor (UZB)

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

MD3: Air Force SC (IRQ) 1-0 Pakhtakor (UZB)

Baghdad: Air Force SC picked up a hard-fought 1-0 win against Pakhtakor in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Monday.

The win ended a run of two defeats for the Iraqi side while Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor are left still searching for their first victory of the campaign.

West Asia Wrap: Martinelli stars as Al Hilal lead; Al Rayyan set pace in Qatar

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Martinelli stars as Al Hilal lead; Al Rayyan set pace in Qatar

Doha: Gabriel Martinelli scored in back-to-back matches as Al Hilal SFC regained pole position in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Rayyan SC remained in charge of the Qatar Stars League title race while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria.

Join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.

Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Baghdad: Air Force SC and Pakhtakor both desperately need victory when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Iraq's Air Force suffered defeats in their opening two matches while Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor settled for stalemates in both their ties.

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah go top; Al Sadd lose ground

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah go top; Al Sadd lose ground

Doha: Al Qadsiah took advantage of Al Hilal SFC not being in action to seize the Saudi Pro League lead while Al Sadd SC suffered late heartbreak against Al Duhail SC.

Al Jazira fought back for a share of the points to lead the UAE Pro League while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.

Player to watch: Aymen Hussein (IRQ)

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Aymen Hussein (IRQ)

Kuala Lumpur: No one will relish the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ more than Aymen Hussein with the competition being of huge significance for the striker.

Hussein’s international career with Iraq can be looked at in three separate blocks with a slow start to his first 30 matches for his country before showing upward trajectory in his next two blocks of games.

Group D: East Bengal FC (IND) 2-3 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Group D: East Bengal FC (IND) 2-3 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Kolkata: Iraq’s Al Shorta came from behind to edge East Bengal FC 3-2 in a thrilling AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group D encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday.

David Lalhlansanga netted both of the Indian side’s goals in the first half while Ahmed Yahya, Hussein Al Saedi and Kingsley Kuku replied to give Sami Trabelsi’s side their second win.  

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