Al Ahli's youth team, the defending champions, have ignited the title race in the ADNOC Pro League after a thrilling 3-1 victory over Al-Wasl. This win propelled the 'Red' team to second place in the standings. The team has moved closer to the top, represented by Al Ain, while simultaneously pushing Al-Wasl out of the immediate contention for the title. The result also boosted the chances of the Portuguese coach's squad to defend the shield for the second consecutive year. 'The Knights' have renewed hopes of competing for the coveted trophy, securing their fifth consecutive and eighth win of the season. Their points tally now stands at 26, trailing leaders Al Ain (30 points) by four. Next, Al Ahli's youth team will face Ajman in the rescheduled match from the tenth round on Thursday.
