AFC Champions League Two - Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Wehdat (JOR) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Amman: Al Wehdat and Shabab Al Ahli are set for a thrilling contest when they square off in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Both sides impressed in the group stage, with Jordan's Al Wehdat finishing second in Group C while UAE's Shabab Al Ahli comfortably topped Group D.

Perennial Jordanian champions, Al Wehdat had to play second fiddle to Al Hussein

last season but will head into the tie against Shabab Al Ahli well in the race to

reclaim their domestic title.

A potential drawback, however, could be rust as the three-time AFC Cup semi-

finalists have only just resumed playing competitively following the winter break in

Jordan.

Shabab Al Ahli are also in the hunt for the UAE Pro League title, having had to settle

for a runners-up finish to Al Wasl last season.

Sardar Azmoun has proven to be a dream signing and Shabab Al Ahli will expect the

Islamic Republic of Iran international to lead their charge for a spot in the quarter-

finals.

Al Wehdat (JOR) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Venue: Amman International Stadium (Amman)

Kick-off: Wednesday, 17:00 (UTC+3)

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