
Domestic Leagues
Al Seeb Club edged closer to defending their title in Oman while Air Force Club surged further clear in Iraq. There were also matches in Bahrain, Jordan and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the West Asia domestic scene.
Saudi Arabia: Al Nassr go eight clear
Kingsley Coman scored the only goal as Al Nassr secured maximum points against Al Ettifaq to widen their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League to eight points.
Kingsley Coman scored the only goal as Al Nassr secured maximum points against Al Ettifaq to widen their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League to eight points.
Taking advantage of closest challengers Al Hilal SFC and Al Ahli Saudi Club not being in action, Coman scored in the 31st minute with Al Ettifaq reduced to 10 men deep into stoppage time at the end of the second half following Jack Hendry's sending off.
While Al Hilal and Al Ahli have a match in hand, Al Nassr only need nine points from their remaining five games to confirm a first title since the 2018-19 season.
In the only other match played the past week, Al Qadsiah and Al Shabab settled for a 2-2 stalemate.
While Al Hilal and Al Ahli have a match in hand, Al Nassr only need nine points from their remaining five games to confirm a first title since the 2018-19 season.
In the only other match played the past week, Al Qadsiah and Al Shabab settled for a 2-2 stalemate.
Bahrain: Khalidiya, Al Muharraq continue exciting race
Al Khalidiya SC maintained a two-point lead in the Bahraini Premier League following a 3-1 defeat of Sitra.
Al Khalidiya SC maintained a two-point lead in the Bahraini Premier League following a 3-1 defeat of Sitra.
Defending champions Al Muharraq Club remained firmly in the race after edging Al Hidd 1-0, with just four matchdays remaining.
Al Riffa tightened their grip on third place with a 1-0 defeat of A'Ali.
Al Riffa tightened their grip on third place with a 1-0 defeat of A'Ali.
Iraq: Air Force SC firmly in control
Air Force Club edged Duhok 2-1 as they edged closer to the Iraq Stars League title.
Air Force Club edged Duhok 2-1 as they edged closer to the Iraq Stars League title.
The win widened their advantage to nine points with nine matches remaining.
Defending champions Al Shorta suffered a blow after they were held 1-1 by Al Karma, with Erbil moving within a point of them with a 2-0 defeat of Al Qasim.
Defending champions Al Shorta suffered a blow after they were held 1-1 by Al Karma, with Erbil moving within a point of them with a 2-0 defeat of Al Qasim.
Jordan: Al Faisaly, Al Hussein stay hot
Al Faisaly and Al Hussein remained tied at the top of the Jordanian Pro League following crucial wins over the week.
Al Faisaly and Al Hussein remained tied at the top of the Jordanian Pro League following crucial wins over the week.
Al Faisaly, who lead the standings on goal difference, edged Al Salt 1-0 while defending champions Al Hussein defeated Al Ramtha 3-0, with both on 52 points.
Al Hussein, however, have four matches remaining to Al Faisaly's three. Al Wehdat are third on 49 points following a 3-0 defeat of Shabab Al Ordon.
Al Hussein, however, have four matches remaining to Al Faisaly's three. Al Wehdat are third on 49 points following a 3-0 defeat of Shabab Al Ordon.
Oman: Al Seeb almost there
Al Seeb Club need only eight points from their remaining five matches to retain the Oman pro League title following a 2-1 win against Sur.
Al Seeb Club need only eight points from their remaining five matches to retain the Oman pro League title following a 2-1 win against Sur.
The win moved Al Seeb to 54 points, eight clear of Al Nasr - who also have five matches remaining.
Al Nasr lost ground following a goalless draw with Oman Club, with Al Shabab two points adrift of them in third.
Al Nasr lost ground following a goalless draw with Oman Club, with Al Shabab two points adrift of them in third.
Syria: Al Ittihad held
Al Ittihad's lead in the Syrian Premier League was reduced to four points following a 1-1 draw with Khan Shaykhun.
Al Ittihad's lead in the Syrian Premier League was reduced to four points following a 1-1 draw with Khan Shaykhun.
Homs Al Fidaa capitalised on the leaders dropping points, as a 4-0 victory against Damascus Al Ahli moved them up to 34 points. Al Wahda dropped into third place following a 3-1 defeat against Al Karamah.