Al-Ahli handed testing AFC Champions League Elite schedule from Al-Ain opener to Qatar finale | OneFootball

Al-Ahli face a gruelling league-phase route in the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite after the draw in Kuala Lumpur set up a string of Gulf and Central Asian tests. According to Goal.com, the Saudi side have been paired with some of the region’s biggest names.

They open at home against UAE side Al-Ain, a heavyweight meeting carrying plenty of emotion for supporters.

Two away days follow, first Al-Sadd in Doha, then Nasaf in Uzbekistan, one of the toughest trips on the continent.

Back on home soil, Al-Ahli play consecutive home games. They host Shabab Al-Ahli in a keenly anticipated Gulf derby, then welcome Al-Gharafa, a prime chance to bank points and advance their qualification push.

The run-in takes them to UAE club Al-Wasl, before Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan visit Jeddah.

They close the phase with a final journey to Qatar to face Al-Shamal, a fixture that could decide progression to the knockouts.

Source: Goal.com

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