West Asia Wrap: Sharjah lift UAE Super Cup; Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Al Nassr ahead

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

West Asia Wrap: Sharjah lift UAE Super Cup; Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Al Nassr ahead

Doha: Sharjah edged Al Ain 1-0 to lift the UAE Super Cup on Saturday.

In Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo starred with a hat-trick as Al Nassr stayed ahead in the race for the title.
 
There was also action in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine and Qatar so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic scene across West Asia. 

Ighalo: Fast start secured emphatic victory

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

Ighalo: Fast start secured emphatic victory

Doha: Four-goal hero Odion Ighalo attributed Al Hilal SFC’s fast start for their sensational AFC Champions League™ 2022 semi-final win over Qatar's Al Duhail SC at the Thumama Stadium on Sunday.

Ighalo’s second-minute opener laid the groundwork for defending champions Al Hilal cruising to a 7-0 win, with the Saudi Arabian side taking a hefty five-goal lead into the half-time break. 

Sensational Al Hilal book final ticket in style

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023

Sensational Al Hilal book final ticket in style

Doha: Defending champions Al Hilal SFC will take on Urawa Red Diamonds in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 final after Ramon Diaz’s side dismantled Qatar’s Al Duhail on Sunday with Odion Ighalo hitting four in a comprehensive 7-0 semi-final win at Al Thumama Stadium.

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal will host the first leg of the final in Riyadh on April 29 before travelling to Japan to take on Urawa at Saitama Stadium on May 6 and the four-time winners will be confident of retaining the title after a remarkable and ruthless display in Doha.