Shabab Al Ahli defeated Al Sharjah 4–1 and raised their tally to 38 points in the Under-21 League.

Shabab Alahli raises its tally to 11 points after goalless draw with Al Hilal KSA in the AFC Champions League Elite

Player Eid Khamis, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, said that everyone knows the importance of the match and the strength of the opponent, noting that every game between the two teams is a big one. He promised to give maximum effort to achieve a positive result that would secure qualification.

Eid Khamis added that the presence of big stars in Al Hilal is an extra motivation for them to give their best, saying: “Our opponent has well-known stars, and this is a challenge for us. I have full confidence in all our team members, and they will show a good performance and achieve a positive result.”

Speaking at the prematch press conference our head coach Paulo Sousa, stated that the team will face a very strong opponent in tomorrow’s AFC Champions League Elite match, noting that Al Hilal have achieved many successes in this competition and are currently leading the Saudi Pro League. He added that this situation presents a big challenge and motivates the team to continue improving.

He said: “We must fight to qualify. We have a heavy match schedule, having played more than ten matches in 38 days. This keeps the players at peak fitness, but on the other hand it also causes injuries to some players, which forces us to look for new ideas to face the challenge.”

He added: “From the bottom of my heart, my full confidence in all the players, and I am sure we will make the best decisions. I can say we are the only team that has used all available players in recent matches. Tomorrow we will call up players from the reserve team, as we are looking for a lineup capable of achieving a positive result.”

We proudly welcome our brothers from Al Hilal KSA to their second home, the UAE. Your presence adds excitement, raises the level of competition, and we look forward to a match worthy of the legacy and ambition of both clubs.

Shabab Al Ahli lost to Sharjah 2–1 and remains on 20 points in the U-23 Pro League.

Shabab Al Ahli wins Sharjah 4–1 and raised its tally to 38 points on the top of the ADNOC Pro League.

Scorers for Shabab Al Ahli:
Breno Cascardo, Yahya Al Ghassani, Saeed Ezzat (penalty) and Joao Marcelo.

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa, described the upcoming match against Sharjah in the ADNOC Pro League as tough game, noting that the opponent has experienced players with high individual quality, in addition to a coach who is capable of adapting systems and team structure depending on the opponent during the match.

He said:
“Sharjah have had more time to prepare than us. Difficulties always bring opportunities and the characteristics of our players and our team. We will do our best to maintain consistency, try to create chances, and I hope we will be more effective in order to achieve our goal.”

The coach also thanked the fans who supported the team in the last match, highlighting their continued backing and praising their commitment to attending matches, especially away games. He emphasized that their presence motivates the players in decisive moments to achieve victory.

Shabab Al Ahli qualifies for the semi-finals of the UAE President’s Cup after winning Khorfakan 3–1.
Two goals from Guilherme Bala and Saeed Ezzat added the third goal

The technical meeting for the UAE President’s Cup quarter-final match between Shabab Al Ahli and Khorfakkan was held today. The match will kick off at 5:15 PM tomorrow at Rashid bin Saeed Stadium.

Shabab Al Ahli will wear their full red kit, while Khorfakkan will play in green.

The entry gates allocated for Shabab Al Ahli supporters are on the left side of the main stand, gates 4, 7, and 8.

Shabab Al Ahli drew 2–2 with Ajman in the match that brought the two teams together at Maktoum bin Rashid Stadium, as part of Round 14 of the UAE Pro League Under-23 competition.
Shabab Al Ahli’s goals were scored by Ghaith Badr Suhail and Mursad Saifi.

Shabab Al Ahli wins Ajman 1–0, in match week 14 of the ADNOC Pro League, raising its tally to 35 points at the top of the table, the lone goal scored by Kuan Santos

Matheus Henrique, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, stated that the upcoming match is extremely important, and that the team needs to win in order to maintain the top position in the league standings.

He said:
“We must quickly switch our mental focus, forget the previous matches, and concentrate on what lies ahead.”

Speaking at the prematch press conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa, confirmed that the team is required to maintain full focus when facing Ajman, in matchweek 14 of ADNOC Pro League, noting that the two teams met not long ago.

He said:
“We know how difficult this opponent is, and we must show full concentration from the start until the final whistle. Our team works every day to build a strong identity, take responsibility.”

Paulo Sousa also sent a message to the fans, saying:
“We need the support of our loyal fans, to motivate the players to give their best to achieve victory.”

Shabab Alahli loses to Al Sadd 3-2 in the super Sheild

Our player Yahya Al Ghassani began his remarks at the pre-match press conference by thanking the State of Qatar for the warm welcome and generous hospitality, as well as the excellent organization of the tournament. He noted that Qatar has become a benchmark in organizing tournaments, thanks to its extensive experience in hosting top-level competitions.

Speaking about the match, Al Ghassani said:
“The match against Al Sadd is important because it is a title match. We are facing a strong opponent and one of the best teams in Qatar. We will give everything we have to win.”

Paulo Sousa, Head Coach of Shabab Al Ahli, spoke at the press conference ahead of the Super Shield match against Qatar’s Al Sadd.
He stated that the team is in Doha to compete for the Super Shield as part of the UAE–Qatar Super Cup competition, stressing his full respect for the tournament.

The coach explained that the team’s focus is absolute and at its highest level, emphasizing their strong commitment to competing for the title. He expressed his hope that everyone will witness a great match and a grand final worthy of the prestige and stature of this championship.

Shabab Al Ahli drew 1–1 with Dibba, raising their tally to 19 points in the U23 Pro League.

Shabab Al Ahli wins Dibba 7-0 in matcheeek 13 of ADNOC Pro League, raising its tally to 32 points on the top of the table

The goals were scored by Mateus Lima, Mohammed Juma Al Mansouri, Saeed Ezzat (from the penalty spot), Kuan Santos, Tiago Scarpino, Brino Cascardo, and Yuri Cesar.

Our player Igor Gomes, confirmed the importance of the upcoming match against Dibba. He stated that the team approaches every game with the same level of focus and commitment, respects all opponents, and promised to give maximum effort together with his teammates to achieve the desired result.

Igor also sent a message to Shabab Al Ahli fans, praising their major role in supporting and motivating the players to give their best performance. He thanked them for their presence in previous matches and expressed his hope that the “Red Force” will continue their strong support.

Paulo Sousa, head coach of Shabab Al Ahli, explained that his team will face Dibba after they won two consecutive games. Therefore, he expects them to have extra motivation in this match, with clear and direct ideas.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Sousa described Dibba as a well-organised team defensively, with strong physical presence and pace among most of their players, especially during attacking transitions.

He said: “On our side, we must show absolute focus and great respect for the opponent.”

Shabab Al Ahli defeat Gulf United 7–1 in the UAE Cup Under-21 Championship and leads Group Two with nine points.

Shabab Al Ahli wins Ajman 3–1 in the ADNOC Pro League, raising its tally to 29 points.
The goals for Shabab Al Ahli were scored by Matheus Henrique, Guilherme Bala, and Sultan Adil.

Shabab Al Ahli defeats Al Ain 4–3 in the group stage of the UAE Under-19 Cup.

Meanwhile, our player Breno Cascardo, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, said they know the upcoming match against Ajman will not be easy, stressing their full awareness of the opponent, who has outstanding players of high quality and deserves their full respect.

He added:
“Ajman match is important as we seek to achieve our objective, and we rely heavily on the support of our fans, who have always stood behind the players at all times. We are much stronger with their presence in every match.”

Speaking at the rematch press conferences our head coach Paulo Sousa, described the upcoming ADNOC Pro League match against Ajman as complicated and difficult, requiring a lot to win.
Sousa said his team will face a very well-organized opponent, describing Ajman as a competitive side with highly quality players.

He said:
“During Al Wasl match, we were able to see our team’s identity — commitment, character, and the ability to deal with matches that demand a lot. We must be humble when facing the next opponent so we can stay true to our identity: a team that seeks to win, is focused on the principles of play, individual responsibility, and giving everything possible to secure the three points at the end of the match.”

Sousa also sent a message to the fans, saying:
“Once again, I thank the fans for their support at Al Wasl match. They understood my words about coming in even greater numbers each time to motivate the players, especially in difficult moments, in a way that helps us overcome the demands of any opponent. Together, we continue our winning run.”

Shabab Al Ahli shared spoils with Al Wasl after 1-1 draw in Under-23 Pro League, raising its tally to 18 points

Shabab Al Ahli wins Al Wasl 3-1 in ADNOC Pro League, raising its tally to 26points
Yuri Cesar scored two golds and one goal for Mohammed Juma Al Mansouri.

Al Ahli youth team draws 1-1 with Gulf United, raising its tally to 28 points and maintaining their lead in the Under-21 League.

Meanwhile, player Thiago Scarpino, said that all players are aware of the importance of the match and the need to achieve a positive result, which motivates them to give everything in order to secure the win and collect all three points.

He added that he and his teammates hope to deliver a performance that meets expectations and live up to the trust of the fans who continue to support the team at all times.

Speaking at the prematch conference, our head coach Paulo Sousa, described the upcoming match against Al Wasl, as an important game, like all matches in the league r, stressing the need to maintain the continuity of what has been implemented since the start of the year.

The coach sent a message of thanks to the fans who attended the previous match against Al Bataeh, saying they deserve praise for supporting the team away from home. He added that it is only natural for the number of supporters to increase in the important upcoming matches, emphasizing the importance of fans being present in all games, both home and away.

Shabab Alahli team loses to Al Bataeh 2-1 in the Under-23 Pro League and remains with 17 points.

Shabab Al Ahli wins Al Bataeh 4-0 in the ADNOC Pro League, raising its tally to 23 points
Matheus Lima scored two goals, and one goal for Federico Cartabia and Yahya Al Ghassani

On the other hand, our player Mersad Seifi, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, spoke about the importance of the match and the need to achieve a positive result, affirming their full respect for all teams across different competitions. He noted that all teams have the ambition and motivation to collect points and move up the ADNOC Pro League standings.

The player explained that preparations for the upcoming match have gone well, emphasizing their commitment to do their best in every match in order to achieve the desired results and make the fans happy”.

Speaking at the prematch press conference, Our head coach Paulo Sousa, described the upcoming ADNOC Pro League match against Al Bataeh, as a complicated, as it will be against a physically strong and well-organized team. He stressed the importance of creating chances and being effective to sustain performance throughout the match and achieve the desired result.

He said:
“All our matches against Al Bataeh have been complicated. We need players who are physically and mentally available, and we must be united so that we can overcome this difficult phase, just as we showed in the previous match against Al Jazira. I am confident we will do that if we maintain the high level of effort we have been showing since the beginning of the year.”

The coach also sent a message to Shabab Al Ahli fans, saying:
“This match is important, and therefore I ask the fans to make the maximum impact by being present in the stands and encouraging the players in a way that motivates them to win. I am confident that we will achieve this victory.”

Shabab Al Ahli wins Al Jazira 3-0 in the 11th match week of the ADNOC Pro League, raising its tally to 20 points
The goals were scored by Sultan Adel, Yuri Cesar, and Breno Cascardo.

Shabab Al Ahli player Nemanja Maksimović, who attended the press conference alongside the coach, said the team understands it did not achieve the desired results in recent matches, adding that football has its ups and downs and that things may not always go well at certain times.

He said: “We must have full confidence in ourselves during difficult times. We need to rise together. I also call on our fans and supporters to stand by us as they always have, and to come and support us in the matches, because their presence gives us the motivation to do our best and achieve results that make everyone happy”.

Our head coach Paulo Souza started his speech at the prem match press conference ahead of the Al Jazira match in the ADNOC Pro League by extending his New Year wishes to the entire football family, especially Shabab Al Ahli, expressing his hope that the successes achieved last year will continue.

The coach expressed his great pride in what was achieved last year, by winning four titles along with historic records that serve as motivation to keep pushing forward and demand even more. He emphasized that through unity, the team will be able to maintain consistency, reiterating his confidence in the collective strength of the squad to move forward.

He said: “Our opponent is considered one of the top four teams in the league. It is an important club that has made good signings. We will face a strong team that will require a great effort. The match will be complicated, but we are confident in our ability to achieve victory, which would motivate us to start the year with success and wins.”

Shabab Alahli loses to Sharjah 3-2 in the Emaar Super Cup
Shabab Alahli goals scored by Cartabia and Breno Cascardo

Shabab Al Ahli player Mohammed Juma Al Mansouri confirmed that the team is ready for the match and in high spirits ahead of the Super Cup encounter against Sharjah, whom he described as a big team with high-quality players, stressing his respect for the opponents.

He said:
“Since joining the first team, I have felt that we are capable of winning trophies because the coach has great passion. We see this every day in training, we follow his planning and execute his instructions. I hope we can win the match. Our full focus is on the Emaar Super Cup. Shabab Al Ahli is a big club, and when you wear its jersey you must give everything you have to win titles.”

He added:
“We treat every final as if it were the last match. Finals are decided by players, not coaches. This is a major tournament that carries the name of Emaar, one of the best companies in the world. Living in this place is wonderful, and every year Emaar continues to impress us with something even more beautiful.”

Paulo Sousa, head coach of Shabab Al Ahli, opened his remarks at the pre-match press conference for tomorrow’s Emaar Super Cup clash against Sharjah by expressing his happiness to be at the venue, describing it as an ideal place for families. He praised Emaar and its outstanding project, noting that he lives in Dubai, loves the city, and always feels at home there.

Speaking about his team, Sousa said:
“I came to Shabab Al Ahli to win titles. I am happy with my team, which has a clear vision and a constant ambition to win. We have full confidence in ourselves, our style of play, and our outstanding players, who follow instructions and are always eager to improve. We operate as one family, we have a winning culture, and we have another opportunity to prove that.”

He added:
“We are facing a big team like Sharjah. We know our opponent well and they have quality players, but we are confident of achieving the desired result with the strong squad we have, capable of getting the job done. We always work on developing and instilling a winning mentality in our players.”

Shabab Al Ahli loses 4-2 against Al Sadd of Qatar in the sixth round of the AFC Champions League Elite, remaining with 10 points.

Shabab Al Ahli’s goals were scored by Federico Cartabia and Yahya Al Ghassani from a penalty kick.

Meanwhile, Shabab Al Ahli player Hamad Al Maqbali, who accompanied the coach at the press conference, stated that tomorrow’s match against Al Sadd in Round 6 of the AFC Champions League Elite is extremely important and will be against a big team that they fully respect. He emphasized their complete respect for all competing teams in the tournament.

Al Maqbali highlighted the importance of maintaining full concentration throughout the 90 minutes, noting that all players are fully aware of the significance of the match and are determined to live up to the responsibility, giving everything they have to achieve the desired result.

Paulo Sousa, head coach of Shabab Al Ahli, confirmed during the pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow’s clash against Qatar’s Al Sadd in Round 6 of the AFC Champions League Elite, that both teams are eager to secure qualification to the next stage of the competition.
He stressed that the match will not be easy, as each side is determined to continue its journey in this major tournament.

Sousa described the AFC Champions League as a highly demanding competition, featuring strong rivalry among several experienced teams.
He added that Al Sadd, their opponent tomorrow, reflects the development and footballing philosophy of Qatar, and therefore boasts a number of quality local stars as well as foreign professionals.

He said:
“Al Sadd are led by a distinguished coach and a big name in world football, Roberto Mancini, which gives us extra motivation. Playing against Al Sadd, a dominant force in the Qatari league and a big, important team, is a strong incentive for us and for the players to give our best and achieve the result we are aiming for.”

He added:
“In this match, we need to be ourselves and show greater readiness and focus. I trust the players, and as a coach I always rely on the team to achieve consecutive victories. We always look to control the game, whether with or without the ball.”

Shabab Al Ahli with Red Kit Against Sharjah in Emaar Super Cup

Shabab Alahli will wear the red kit against Sharjah in Emaar super cup as confirmed by technical meeting for the match scheduled to take place on December 27 at Al Maktoum Stadium.

Shabab Al Ahli supporters will be seated on the left side of Cat 1 and Cat 2 , with access through Gates 6, 10, and 11, in addition to VIP Gates 2 and 3.

Shabab Al Ahli wins Sharjah 7-1 in the Under-21 League, raising its tally to 24 points

Shabab Alahli wins Al Fayha KSA 2-0 in a friendly match, goals scored by Kuan Santos and Federico Cartabia