Kessie: Al Ahli Saudi showed character against Al Gharafa

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Kessie: Al Ahli Saudi showed character against Al Gharafa

Jeddah: Franck Kessie hailed Al Ahli Saudi FC’s collective belief after the defending champions produced a dominant display to dispatch Al Gharafa SC 4-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Monday.

The Ivorian midfielder inspired his side with a first-half brace as the Saudi Pro League side moved up to seven points.

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We are just happy to win, says Tractor’s Lushkja

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

We are just happy to win, says Tractor’s Lushkja

Sharjah: Regi Lushkja was proud to have played a sterling role in Tractor FC’s stunning 5-0 win against Sharjah FC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Monday.

The Albanian midfielder struck twice inside the opening 11 minutes to lay the foundation as the Islamic Republic of Iran side secured their first win following two consecutive draws while UAE’s Sharjah lost their unbeaten record. 

Conceicao proud of Al Ittihad’s resilience

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Conceicao proud of Al Ittihad’s resilience

Baghdad: Sergio Conceicao praised Al Ittihad Club’s fighting spirit after they rallied from an early setback to register their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Monday.

Trailing to a Bassam Shakir strike at the Al-Madina International Stadium, Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad roared back with Moussa Diaby equalising in the 17th minute with Fabinho edging them ahead 12 minutes later.

Conceicao’s men were not disheartened by Danilo Pereira’s red card in the 50th minute as substitute Houssem Aouar netted twice to end their losing start to their continental campaign.

Al Wahda comeback delights Morais

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Al Wahda comeback delights Morais

Abu Dhabi: Jose Morais was a happy head coach after his Al Wahda FC side recovered from going behind to beat Al Duhail SC 3-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 clash on Monday.

The Portuguese tactician praised his players for their response, highlighting Omar Khribin and Brahima Diarra’s goals for sparking the comeback which took the UAE side to an impressive seven points. 

Preview: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v FC Seoul (KOR)

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Preview: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v FC Seoul (KOR)

Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua FC will need to be at their best if they want to walk away with victory from their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 meeting with FC Seoul on Wednesday.

China PR side Shenhua only have a point from two matches while Seoul kicked off their challenge on the front foot with the Korea Republic side second in the standings.