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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.

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: 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): Yansane delivers for Al Ahli

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Yansane delivers for Al Ahli

Doha:  Qatar’s Al Ahli SC edged Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC of Islamic Republic of Iran 1-0 in extra time on Wednesday to book their spot in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ quarter-finals.

Tied 2-2 from the first leg, a goalless 90 minutes meant extra-time with Younes Ali’s side finding the winner through Sekou Yansane to set up a last eight tie with Jordan’s Al Hussein.

Conceicao calls for Al Ittihad focus; Al Sadd’s Mancini glad to advance

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Conceicao calls for Al Ittihad focus; Al Sadd’s Mancini glad to advance

Doha: Sergio Conceicao believes his Al Ittihad Club are on the right track after concluding their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ league phase campaign with a statement 4-1 win against Al Sadd SC on Tuesday.

The Portuguese tactician, however, is demanding laser-focus from his team as the former Porto FC head coach begins charting plans for a Round of 16 tie against United Arab Emirates’s Al Wahda FC.

Hosseinzadeh pleased with Tractor’s strong finish

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Hosseinzadeh pleased with Tractor’s strong finish

Al Rayyan: Goalscorer Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh hailed Tractor FC’s top-notch performance after the Islamic Republic of Iran side concluded their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ league phase with a 2-0 win against Al Gharafa SC on Tuesday.

Goalless in the first half, the already-qualified Tractor put the squeeze on Qatar’s Al Gharafa in the second half to snuff out their qualification hopes with Hosseinzadeh's 81st minute goal settling the contest after Mahdi Hashemnezhad had opened the scoring 20 minutes earlier.

MD8: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 1-4 Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

MD8: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 1-4 Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Doha: Al Ittihad Club turned in a dominant performance to beat Al Sadd SC 4-1 in their final AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday.

The Saudi Arabia side finished fourth in the West Zone standings with Al Saad also qualifying after taking the last Round of 16 spot following fellow Qatari side Al Gharafa SC’s defeat to Tractor FC.

MD8: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) 0-2 Tractor FC (IRN)

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

MD8: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) 0-2 Tractor FC (IRN)

Al Rayyan: Al Gharafa SC’s hopes of reaching the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 ended in tatters following a 2-0 defeat to Tractor FC on Tuesday.

The opportunity to earn qualification was there to be taken following fellow Qatari side Al Sadd SC’s 4-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad Club but Pedro Martins’ side could not raise their game to find the much needed three points.

Victory for Tractor saw the Islamic Republic of Iran side finish third in the standings on 17 points, setting up a Round of 16 tie against United Arab Emirates’ Shabab Al Ahli.

Al Shorta’s Sambou delighted; Al Duhail’s Belmadi frustrated

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Al Shorta’s Sambou delighted; Al Duhail’s Belmadi frustrated

Baghdad: Al Shorta - much to Al Duhail SC’s dismay - ended their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ campaign on a high with a 3-2 win against the Qatari outfit on Monday.

Senegal’s Bouly Sambou netted twice in the second half to power Iraq’s Al Shorta to the first win of their campaign, a result which left Al Duhail’s Round of 16 hopes hanging in the air.

MD8: Al Shorta (IRQ) 3-2 Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

MD8: Al Shorta (IRQ) 3-2 Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Baghdad: Al Duhail SC’s Round of 16 hopes were left hanging by a thread following a 3-2 defeat to Al Shorta in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Monday.

The defeat left Qatar’s Al Duhail seventh in the West Zone standings on eight points but they will be denied progression if fellow Qatari sides win their concluding League Stage matches on Tuesday.

Al Shorta, who came from behind to clinch victory, signed off in style with the Iraqi side notching their first win in the final match of their campaign. 

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Doha: Al Sadd SC have to rise to the occasion when they play Al Ittihad Club in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday.

Qatar's Al Sadd have to win if they are to progress but will have to be wary of a high-flying Al Ittihad.