Shabab Al Ahli coach André Jardine confirmed his team’s readiness to face Al Dhafra, emphasizing that playing at home requires extra effort and development in organizational and tactical aspects. He praised the opponent, describing them as organized and strong, and urged the fans to continue supporting and encouraging the team, so that the fans’ energy would be the 12th player.

Shabab Al Ahli U23 opened their league campaign with a 1-0 victory over Khorfakkan. Ghaith Bader Suhail scored the winning goal.

Shabab Al Ahli make a winning start to their ADNOC Pro League campaign, cruising to a commanding 5–1 victory over Khorfakkan.

Shabab Al Ahli midfielder Federico Cartabia confirmed the team’s readiness for the new season following a successful pre-season, highlighting the players’ understanding of the coach’s ideas and their sense of responsibility towards the club.

He stressed that the team’s objective is to secure first three points in the opening match and compete strongly for all titles, emphasizing the importance of fighting until the very end and working together with a united spirit.

Brazilian coach André Jardine, head coach of Shabab Al Ahli, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s preparations during the pre-season, confirming that the players are ready to face Khorfakkan in the opening match of the ADNOC Pro League.

Jardine said: “We are very pleased with the work we have done during the pre-season. Everyone is ready to deliver a performance that reflects the stature and reputation of Shabab Al Ahli from the very first match. We know that this club is accustomed to winning trophies, and our goal is to continue on that path and achieve better results than last season.”

He added: “We are working to build a strong team. We have a good mix of experienced players and young talents, while having players from different footballing backgrounds gives us important options and helps us continue developing the team.”

He continued: “My ambition is always to compete for trophies. Motivation and passion are the foundation for achieving our goals. The league is an important opportunity to demonstrate our quality, and we have the desire to fight and compete for every title we are involved in.”

Shabab Al Ahli defeat City 3–0 in a friendly match.

Mohammed Juma Al Mansouri scored twice, while Kwan Santos added the third goal.

Shabab Al Ahli beat Palm City 4–2 in their friendly match.

Guilherme Bala scored twice for the Knights, while Serdar Azmoun and Matheus Lima scored one goal each.

Shabab Al Ahli Football Company announces the signing of Surinamese player Jahnoah Markelo, 23.

The new arrival will join the Shabab Al Ahli squad and will be registered as a resident player for the 2026/2027 sports season.

Welcome to the Fortress of the Knights!

Shabab Al Ahli fall 1-0 to German side Mainz in their final pre-season friendly match during the team’s training camp in Austria.

Shabab Al Ahli defeated Udinese 2–1 in the Knights’ fourth pre-season friendly match during the club’s training camp in Austria.

Matheus Lima and Sultan Adil scored the goals for Shabab Al Ahli.

Shabab Al Ahli Defeats Qatar’s Al-Saad 4-1 in their Third Friendly Match at Austria Camp
Goals Scored by Yuri César, Guilherme Bala, Thiago Scarpino, and Sultan Adel

The winning team celebrates in style after a late winner, following a brilliant save from the goalkeeper in the Knights Challenge.

Shabab Al Ahli secured a convincing 6-0 victory over Austrian side SK St. Johann in their second pre-season friendly during the club’s training camp in Austria.

Matheus Lima netted a hat-trick, while Guilherme Bala scored twice and Yuri César added the sixth goal.

Shabab Al Ahli suffered a 2-0 defeat to Czech side SK Sigma in their first pre-season friendly match during the team’s training camp in Austria.

Shabab Al Ahli will face Al Ain FC in the final round of the U11 League “A” at 5:25 PM at Al Awir Stadium.

Shabab Alahli were crowned champions of the U-10 League “B” after collecting 72 points from 28 matches.

Shabab Al Ahli lost 2-0 to Al Bataeh in the final round of the U23 Pro League, remaining on 34 points.

Shabab Alahli raises its tally to 58 points after 1-1 draw with Al Bataeh in the last match week of Adnoc pro league
Saeed Ezzat scored for Shabab Alahli

Meanwhile, Eid Khamis, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, emphasized the players’ commitment and determination to give their best in every match, confirming that the team enters every game aiming for victory and maximum points.

He said:
“The match will not be easy because Al Bataeh are fighting to avoid relegation and remain in the Pro League, so they will enter the game with full strength. Our professionalism does not allow us to relax; we are required to deliver a positive performance, and professionalism means striving to win every match until the final whistle.

Speaking at the rematch press conference our head coach Paulo Sousa, confirmed that the match against Al Bataeh in ADNOC Pro League reflects the club’s respect for football and its opponents, stressing the importance of ending the season in the best possible way.

He said:
“We enter the match with full respect for the opponent and for the league. Our goal is to be the best version of ourselves, I have worked on motivating the players and guiding them strategically to face an opponent fighting to stay in the Pro League, which makes the match difficult and demands the highest level of efficiency from us.”

Regarding the team’s performance this season, the coach added:
“Looking at the statistics, our team has conceded the minimum goals and scored the most, which reflects significant progress and makes us proud of what the players have delivered. They deserve more than what we achieved, although certain circumstances affected our chances in the AFC Champions League.”

Shabab Al Ahli defeated Baniyas 2-1 in Round 25 of the U23 Pro League, raising their tally to 34 points.

Shabab Alahli raised its tally to 57 points after 2-2 draw with Bani Yas in the 25th matcheeek of Adnoc pro league
Mohamed Juma Al Mansouri scored two goals for Shabab Alahli

Shabab Al Ahli crowned champions of the U14 League A with 69 points from 27 matches, during which the Knights scored 82 goals. The crowning ceremony took place today following Shabab Al Ahli’s 1-0 victory over Al Ain FC.

Joao Marcelo, Shabab Al Ahli player who accompanied the coach at the press conference, explained that the upcoming Matchday 25 fixture of the ADNOC Pro League against Bani Yas is extremely significant for the squad. He stressed the necessity of maintaining absolute focus throughout the full 90 minutes.
Marcelo also sent an important message to Shabab Al Ahli fans, expressing his hope for a large turnout to support the players. He added that the presence of the fans provides the team with extra strength and doubles their motivation to give their absolute best on the pitch.

Speaking at the prematch Paulo Sousa, our Head Coach, emphasized the importance of maintaining high professional standards in the league. He noted that the individual development of each player is an integral part of their responsibility toward the club. Sousa also extended his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support, hoping to see it continue until the end.

He said: “Our conduct and professionalism are the foundations of defending the club’s identity and respecting the game and our loyal fans. We are constantly striving to present the best version of ourselves, and we share a strong determination to continue our daily work to reach peak readiness and achieve the desired results.”

He added:
“We are facing a tight schedule for recovery, compounded by a limited number of available players. This places the responsibility on us to make the right tactical decisions. Our objective is to deliver a performance that reflects our technical identity and secures the three points.”

Shabab Al Ahli defeated Al Nasr 2–0 in Round 24 of the U23 Pro League, raising their tally to 31 points.

Shabab Alahli wins Al Nasr 2-1 raising its tally to 56 point in Adnoc Pro League
Goals scored by Mateus Lima and Yuri Cezar from penalty spot

Shabab Al Ahli player Yahya Al Ghassani, underscored the difficulty of the anticipated clash against Al Nasr. He highlighted that the match possess a unique character and can never be underestimated, regardless of the circumstances.
“We are fully aware that facing Al Nasr will be a tough challenge,” Al Ghassani said. “As players, we are required to maintain consistency in our performance under all conditions. Our priority at this stage is to deliver the required results, secure the three points, and continue our run of positive outcomes.”

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa, emphasized the necessity of facing Al Nasr with the highest levels of discipline and seriousness in their upcoming Matchweek 24 fixture of the ADNOC Pro League. He noted that the technical staff is currently prioritizing player recovery, to ensure the squad reaches full readiness for the match.
Sousa urged his players to demonstrate creativity and decisiveness on the pitch. He stressed that elevating individual performance and channeling it to serve the “collective team identity” is the key to maintaining their competitive edge and securing victories.
He said “Our goal is to grow and reach a high level of maturity, where every player gives their absolute best in every action throughout the entire game, our objective is to win, and we will do everything within our power to achieve that end.”

Shabab Alahli is crowned as champions of Under 13 B league collecting 59 points from 21 matches with 95 goals

Shabab Al Ahli drew 3-3 with Khorfakkan in matchday 23 of the ADNOC Pro League, raising its tally to 53 points
Yuri Cesar scored two goals for Shabab Al Ahli, while Sardar Azmoun added the third.

Shabab Al Ahli defeated Al Jazira 3–0 and set up a clash with Al Ain in the UAE U-19 Cup final.

Shabab Alahli loses to Machida of Japan 1-0 in the semi-final match of the AFC Elite Champions League

On his part, player Hamad Al Maqbali attributed the team’s arrival at this stage to the determination of the players and the tremendous work done by the coaching staff and club management in terms of physical and mental preparation.
He said “We will fight to go as far as possible. We are well aware of the circumstances and the fixture congestion. We utilized yesterday for recovery, and today we return to the pitch to put on the final touches and analyze the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses to enter the match fully prepared,”
He concluded with confidence: “My constant focus is on helping my team secure the win. I am confident in my abilities if the match goes to a penalty shootout, but as a team, we prefer and aim to settle the match in regular time, despite fully recognizing the strength of our opponent”.

Speaking at the prematch press conference our Head Coach Paulo Sousa expressed his immense pride and honor in representing the United Arab Emirates at this advanced stage of the tournament, praising the exceptional efforts made by the players to reach the semi-finals.
He said “Being among the top four teams in AFC champions league elites is a great source of pride for us, but our journey must not stop here. We are here to continue competing and take another step towards the title,”.
He added: “We will face a strong and distinct opponent that possesses high attacking efficiency and highly developed individual players, alongside tactical discipline in defense and strength on the counter-attack. This is a massive challenge for us. We must create problems for them and pose a threat to their goal. We need intense focus and great inspiration to create chances and translate them into goals to secure our qualification.

Shabab Al Ahli have qualified for the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite after a 3–2 victory over Thailand’s Buriram United.

The opening goal came as an own goal by a Buriram player, while Saeed Ezzat and Renan Victor added the second and third goals for Shabab Al Ahli.

For his part, Waleed Abbas, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, confirmed the team’s readiness for the match, highlighting the strength of the opponent as the champion of their domestic league.

He said:
“We are facing a strong match between two quality teams, and our goal is to reach the semi-finals. The team is fully prepared, and we are determined to achieve our objective.”

Abbas concluded by emphasizing their full respect for the Thai side, noting that the levels are very close at this stage of the competition, and that the match will require maximum focus and effort to secure qualification.

Speaking at the rematch press conference our head coach Paulo Sousa, expressed his satisfaction with the team reaching this advanced stage of the competition, ahead of tomorrow’s clash against Thailand’s Buriram United, he said:
“We look forward to continuing to deliver what is expected of us, by working with the same commitment that has defined the team in recent years.”

Sousa added that all matches at this stage are highly balanced, stressing that the upcoming encounter will be no exception:
“The opponent is a developed team that has won several titles in their country in recent years. They are well-organized defensively, consistent, and effective offensively—particularly from set-pieces and corners. They deserve to be at this stage.”

He continued:
“We must be at the highest level of concentration, show courage, and express our attacking identity as we always do, while being efficient in converting our chances. Our team includes young talents supported by the club’s management, and we have eliminated strong teams along the way. We aim to go as far as possible in the competition and achieve the best results.”