AFC Champions League
The inaugural AFC Champions League winners in 2003, UAE's Al Ain were drawn in Group A of the 2023/24 edition with Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor FC, Al Fayha of Saudi Arabia and Turkmenistan's Al Ain FC for company.
Head coach Alfred Schreuder said it is very important for Al Ain to impress in their return to the tournament.
"I am happy with Al Ain's return to the AFC Champions League after an absence of two seasons, and I am well aware of the importance of this competition to the players and fans.
"We have a long history in continental competitions and we must do our best," said Dutchman Schreuder.
He expects a tough challenge but said Al Ain will enter the competition well prepared.
Group D - MD6: Al Nassr 0-1 Al Ain FC
"We will face three good teams in the group stage but at the same time, we have a strong team and we have our own style of playing football.
"We respect all our competitors but, more importantly, we need to focus on our own style."
Al Ain will kick off their campaign against Pakhtakor in Tashkent on September 19.
Photo: Al Ain
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