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West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd stumble again; race heats up in UAE, Jordan

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd stumble again; race heats up in UAE, Jordan

Doha: Al Sadd SC suffered a second consecutive defeat but maintained control of the Qatar Stars League title race.

In the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, the two-horse races continued while there was also action in Iraq and Oman so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic scene across West Asia.

Europe Wrap: Yang, Ueda in fiery form

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Europe Wrap: Yang, Ueda in fiery form

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s top players again set European leagues alight as Korea Republic's Yang Hyun-jun and Japan's Ayase Ueda led the charge with two goals apiece in the Scottish Premiership and Eredivisie respectively. 

Other continental stars also made their mark, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

West Asia Wrap: Five-star Al Nassr; Al Sadd stunned

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Five-star Al Nassr; Al Sadd stunned

Doha: Al Nassr Club maintained their push for the Saudi Pro League title with a stunning win against Al Khaleej.

Al Sadd SC suffered a shock defeat in Qatar while Al Ain FC stayed just ahead in the United Arab Emirates. There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly look at the domestic scene across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Late drama keeps Al Nassr in pole; Shabab Al Ahli drop points

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Late drama keeps Al Nassr in pole; Shabab Al Ahli drop points

Riyadh: A dramatic late goal secured Al Nassr Club a 1-0 win against Neom as they stayed two points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League.

Shabab Al Ahli squandered a chance to regain the UAE Pro League top spot while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd remain in driver's seat

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd remain in driver's seat

Doha: Al Nassr stayed top of the Saudi Pro League with two important victories this past week while Al Sadd SC maintained their tight grip in the Qatar Stars League.

Al Ain took over as the UAE Pro League leaders while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic action across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top; Al Sadd pull clear

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top; Al Sadd pull clear

Doha: Al Nassr Club seized the Saudi Pro League top spot back with an impressive win against Al Hazem as Al Hilal SFC were held.

Al Sadd SC moved clear in the Qatar Stars League while the UAE Pro League is set for an exciting conclusion with Shabab Al Ahli and Al Ain involved in a thrilling race.

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

R16 (2nd Leg): Al Hussein fight back to advance

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Al Hussein fight back to advance

Amman: Al Hussein came from behind to defeat Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal FC 3-2 in the second leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 on Tuesday.

The Jordanian side advanced 4-2 on aggregate and will meet either Iran’s Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC or Al Ahli SC of Qatar in the quarter-finals.

Europe Wrap: Scoring week for Asian stars

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Europe Wrap: Scoring week for Asian stars

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran’s Allahyar Sayyad, Jordan’s Mousa Al Tamari, Syria’s Aiham Ousou and Japan’s Atsuki Ito all found the back of the net across Europe this past week.

Japan international Wataru Endo made his first league start of the season for Liverpool in the English Premier League but the midfielder’s joy was short-lived as he was stretchered out after the break with an ankle injury. 

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal keep challengers at bay; Al Ain stay in contention

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal keep challengers at bay; Al Ain stay in contention

Doha: Al Hilal SFC stayed a point ahead in the Saudi Pro League title race with a 2-0 win against Al Ettifaq.

Al Ain drew level with leaders Shabab Al Ahli while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asian domestic scene.

R16 (1st Leg): Esteghlal FC (IRN) 0-1 Al Hussein (JOR)

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

R16 (1st Leg): Esteghlal FC (IRN) 0-1 Al Hussein (JOR)

Dubai: Jordan’s Al Hussein secured the early advantage after edging Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 first leg tie at the neutral venue of Al Maktoum Stadium on Tuesday.

Put under immense pressure for large parts of the match, Sisa’s late strike will give Franco’s side confidence that they can finish the job in the return fixture in Amman next week. 

West Asia Wrap: Race remains tight in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Race remains tight in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Doha: Al Hilal SFC and Shabab Al Ahli maintained their pole positions in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates respectively with crucial wins this past week.

Al Sadd SC, meanwhile, took over the Qatar Stars League top spot with all three teams holding single point advantages at the top in their respective leagues.

There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly look back of the domestic action across West Asia.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Al Sadd close in

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal held; Al Sadd close in

Doha: Al Hilal SFC's lead in the Saudi Pro League was reduced to three points after they were held by Al Qadisiyah.

Al Sadd SC, meanwhile, narrowed the gap with Al Gharafa SC to just two points after defeating the leaders while two wins over the week saw Shabab Al Ahli moving to the top of the UAE Pro League.

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