Football beyond mainstream
In a historic night for Saudi football, Al-Ahli claimed their maiden AFC Champions League title after a commanding 2-0 win over Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in the final on Saturday. The match, held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, saw the Saudi giants deliver a clinical performance to lift the prestigious trophy. Under the…
In a thrilling semifinal clash, Al-Ahli Jeddah secured their spot in the AFC Champions League Elite final after defeating rivals Al-Hilal 3-1 at the radiant Jewel Stadium on Tuesday. Al-Ahli took an early lead with two first-half goals from Roberto Firmino (9’) and Ivan Toney (27’), putting them in a commanding position. However, Al-Hilal fought…
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Taawoun has taken a significant stride toward their first-ever AFC Champions League final after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the UAE’s Sharjah in the semifinal first leg on Tuesday. Moroccan midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri proved to be the hero, scoring the decisive goal just two minutes into the match at Wolves Park. The…
