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Al-Ahli drawn with Al Ain in Asian Champions League group stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Al-Ahli drawn with Al Ain in Asian Champions League group stage
Summary

Al-Ahli will face former champions Al Ain in the Asian Champions League following the draw conducted in Kuala Lumpur. The league phase, expanded to 32 teams, begins on September 14 and concludes on February 17. Al-Ahli, now coached by Marino Pusic, will also play Qatar’s Al-Sadd and Emirati teams including Shabab Al Ahli. Saudi Pro League's Al-Nassr, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, will also face Al Ain. The knockout rounds will feature the top eight teams from each continent division, with the finals set for April 23 to May 1 in Saudi Arabia.

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  • •Al-Ahli faces Al Ain in group stage matches.
  • •League phase expanded from 24 to 32 teams.
  • •Matches start on September 14 and conclude February 17.
  • •Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli both drawn against Al Ain.
  • •Finals to be held in Saudi Arabia from April 23 to May 1.
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  • 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Asian Champions League draw: Holders Al-Ahli to face former winners Al Ain
What they're saying
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Al-Ahli and Al Ain, who will also face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, are the pick of the match-ups in AFC’s Elite draw.

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