Hey soccer fans! ⚽️ Big news from the world of soccer: Al Ahli has won their first-ever AFC Champions League Elite title! 🏆
On Saturday, Al Ahli beat Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in the final match. The game was played in front of 60,000 cheering fans at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. 🎉
In the first half, Galeno and Franck Kessie scored goals for Al Ahli. Galeno, a Brazilian player, scored a fantastic goal after receiving a pass from Roberto Firmino. Just before halftime, Kessie headed in another goal, also assisted by Firmino. 🙌
Firmino, who used to play for Liverpool, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player! 🥇
Kawasaki Frontale tried hard in the second half but couldn’t score against Al Ahli’s strong defense. Al Ahli’s team includes big names like Riyad Mahrez and Edouard Mendy, who have both won the UEFA Champions League before. 🌟
This victory means Al Ahli is the third Saudi club to win the Asian Champions League, after Al Ittihad and Al Hilal. 🎊
Al Ahli goalkeeper Edouard Mendy said, “We are so proud. Since I joined the team 18 months ago, the fans have been amazing. Our goal was to make history, and we did it!” 🥳
Congratulations to Al Ahli for this amazing achievement! 👏
Reference(s):
Al Ahli claim first Asian Champions League Elite title in club history
cgtn.com
