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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.

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R16 (2nd Leg): Adryelson powers Al Wasl past Al Zawraa

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Adryelson powers Al Wasl past Al Zawraa

Dubai: Adryelson scored twice as Al Wasl completed a magnificent comeback to defeat Iraq’s Al Zawraa SC 4-2 after extra-time in the second leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

UAE’s Al Wasl advanced 6-5 on aggregate, with Adryelson first drawing them level in the third minute of added time and then scoring again in the 109th minute to take his team to a quarter-final showdown with either Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club or FK Arkadag of Turkmenistan. 

Inzaghi happy as Al Hilal show strength in depth

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Inzaghi happy as Al Hilal show strength in depth

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi saw plenty of positives from Al Hilal SFC’s 2-1 win against Al Wahda FC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Monday which saw the Saudi Arabia side top the West Zone standings for the second season running. 

The Italian tactician gave minutes to fringe players and was rewarded with good performances as the former Serie A winning head coach juggled the demands of domestic and continental matches.

Al Ahli’s Jaissle relieved; Shabab’s Sousa rues errors

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Al Ahli’s Jaissle relieved; Shabab’s Sousa rues errors

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC head coach Matthias Jaissle admitted he had not anticipated a dramatic end after his side staved off a late fightback to defeat Shabab Al Ahli 4-3 in their concluding AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Monday.

Having already confirmed qualification, Jaissle’s squad rotation seemed to have worked out after the defending champions raced to a 4-0 lead.  

Shabab Al Ahli, however, kept going to come within a goal of salvaging a point, with Jaissle relieved that time ran out for the United Arab Emirates side. 

Joy for Nasaf’s Berdiev; disappointment for Sharjah’s Morais

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Joy for Nasaf’s Berdiev; disappointment for Sharjah’s Morais

Sharjah: There was - finally - delight for Ruzikul Berdiev in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ after his PFC Nasaf side concluded their campaign with a 2-1 win against Sharjah FC on Monday.

After a difficult season which had seen the Uzbekistan side lose six of their seven previous matches, Berdiev was happy to see his players close out their continental journey on a positive note.

MD8: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2-1 Al Wahda FC (UAE)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

MD8: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2-1 Al Wahda FC (UAE)

Riyadh:  Al Hilal SFC capped a sterling AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ League Stage with a 2-1 win against Al Wahda FC on Monday.

It was a near-perfect campaign for Simone Inzaghi’s Saudi Arabian side with this being their seventh win as they finished on 22 points, with United Arab Emirates’ Al Wahda eight adrift but also through to the Round of 16.  

MD8: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) 4-3 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

MD8: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) 4-3 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Jeddah:  Al Ahli Saudi FC defeated Shabab Al Ahli 4-3 in their concluding AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium on Monday.

The victory for the defending champions means Al Ahli look set to finish second in the standings while defeat didn’t prove costly for Shabab Al Ahli as they were confirmed of their Round of 16 spot following fellow UAE side Sharjah FC’s shock defeat to PFC Nasaf of Uzbekistan. 

MD8: Sharjah FC (UAE) 1-2 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

MD8: Sharjah FC (UAE) 1-2 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Sharjah: Diyorbek Abdunazarov struck three minutes from time to earn PFC Nasaf a 2-1 victory over Sharjah FC on Monday as the side from Uzbekistan picked up their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ and all but end their opponents hopes of reaching the last 16.

The defender hit an unstoppable drive past Adel Al Hosani to restore his side’s lead after Caio Lucas’s 80th minute penalty had cancelled out a Khaled Ebraheim own goal that had put the visitors in front on the half-hour mark.
 
The result leaves the side from the United Arab Emirates on eight points and outside the top eight places in the West Zone standings while Nasaf had already been eliminated prior to the meeting at Sharjah Stadium.

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.

Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC will be under no pressure when they host Al Wahda FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal are already assured of the West Zone League Stage top spot while Al Wahda of the United Arab Emirates need victory to boost their hopes of a second-place finish.