With closest challengers Al Wahda and Teshrin playing to a 1-1 draw, Al Jaish - on 53 points - claimed their 17th Syrian Premier League title with a match to spare.

Al Jaish will be looking to carry their domestic form into the 2019 AFC Cup, where they are second in Group A heading into Matchday Six.

They play Nejmeh SC of Lebanon and need a win to seal top spot provided current leaders Al Wehdat of Jordan are held or beaten by third-placed Hilal Alquds of Palestine.