2022 AFC Champions League Playoffs 15-March-2022 Sharjah (6)1-1(5) Al Zawraa Baniyas 0-2 Nasaf Qarashi Baniyas elimination is not surprise since they been struggling this season after the departure of many key players from last year, Sharjah's Cosmin didn't make the right choice in picking the two of his 4 foreigners, he needed a full back in Meloni and a striker in Ben Malango or even Osman Camara more than Gustavo and Shukurov, IMO. Sharjah joins reigning champions Al Hilal (KSA), Al Rayyan (QTR) and Istiklol (TJK) in Group A.
Al Wasl receives the Century Club award from the International Federation Al Wasl Sports Club organized the “Al Wasliyah Family Forum” event to celebrate the team’s old stars and discuss the club’s future, in the presence of a group of former board members and IFFHS officials. The forum, which was sponsored by the Transitional Committee of Al-Wasl Club headed by Ahmed bin Shafar, touched on many issues related to the future of the club and the interdependence of the Al-Wasl family in its various generations. In conclusion, Al Wasl Club received the award of the 20th Century Club in the UAE, which was crowned after being chosen by (IFFHS) in 2009 due to its international and local achievements during the period from 1974-1999, which was represented in achieving 6 league championships, and maintaining its presence among the center The first and second for 11 consecutive seasons, in addition to achieving the bronze medal in the Asian Champions League in 1993 after beating Tokyo Verde (formerly Yomiuri) 4-3.
Dubai Cup 2022 organized by the UAE Football Federation. Participating teams hosts UAE, Iraq, Croatia, Uzbekistan, China, and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, Japan, Qatar, Thailand and Vietnam.
Dubai International tournament 23-3-2022 UAE u23 1-0 China u23 26-3-2022 UAE u23 0-0 Uzbekistan u23 29-3-2022 UAE u23 - China u23
World Cup Qualifiers 24-3-2022 Iraq 1-0 UAE 29-3-2022 UAE - S.Korea possibly UAE's final match in this campaign
Dubai International tournament 29-3-2022 UAE u23 3 - 0 China u23 Final standings: Japan 9pt UAE 7pt Saudi Arabia 6pt Croatia 4pt Qatar 4pt Uzbekistan 4pt Iraq 4pt China 3pt Vietnam 1pt Thailand pt
Group A Al Hilal (KSA) Al Rayyan (QAT) Sharjah (UAE) Istiklol (TJK) Sharjah results in the AFC Champions League Al Ahilal 2-1 Sharjah Sharjah 2-1 Istiklol Sharjah 1-1 Al Rayyan Al Rayyan 3-1 Sharjah Sharjah 2-2 Al Hilal Istiklol 2-0 Sharjah Group B Al Shabab (KSA) Mumbai City (IND) Al Quwa Al Jawiya (IRQ) Al Jazira (UAE) Al Shabab results in the AFC Champions League Al Jazira 1-2 Al Quwa Al Jawiya Al Shabab 3-0 Al Jazira Al Jazira 1-0 Mumbai City Mumbai City 0-0 Al Jazira Al Quwa Al Jawiya 3-2 Al Jazira Al Jazira 0-2 Al Shabab Group C Foolad (IRN) Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) Al Gharafa (QAT) Ahal (TRK) Shabab Al Ahli results in the AFC Champions League Ahal 1-1 Shabab Al Ahli Shabab Al Ahli 1-1 Foolad Al Gharafa 1-1 Shabab Al Ahli Shabab Al Ahli 8-2 Al Gharafa Shabab Al Ahli 2-1 Ahal Foolad 1-1 Shabab Al Ahli Omar Abdulrahman made his return against Al Gharafa after missing almost two seasons
May 5th 2022 Al Ain clinch second Pro League Cup title Al Ain defeated Shabab Al Ahli 5-4 on penalty shootouts to clinch their second Pro League Cup title after the final ended in a 2-2 draw at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday May 11th 2022 Kodjo nets four as Al Ain thump Al Jazira to win Pro League title Laba Kodjo was on top of his game as he put four past Al Jazira, helping Al Ain register a thumping 5-0 win in front an ecstatic crowd at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium to wrap up the 2021-22 ADNOC Pro League title on Wednesday with three games to spare.
UAE crowned WAFF Beach Soccer Champions - KSA 2022 Defeated Oman 2-1 in the Finals while Bahrain came in 3rd place after their win against Palestine.
UAE U23 squad announced UAE Olympic Squad for the camp ahead of the AFC Asian U23 in Uzbekistan from 1 to 19 June 2022, UAE will be in Group D along with Saudi Arabia, Japan, Tajikistan. The U23 team will play a friendly on 28th against Vietnam before travelling to Tashkent. 1st team call ups that could've been called for this tournament: Tahnoon Al Zaabi, 23y Ali Saleh, 22y Majed Rashed, 22y Abdullah Hamad, 20y Harib Abdulla, 19y
UAE NT squad announced Here's the UAE squad for the domestic training camp ahead of the FIFA world cup 2022 qualifying play-off against Australia. Former Asian player of the Year Omar Abdulrahman has been recalled to the United Arab Emirates national team for the first time in two-and-a-half years as the country prepares for their World Cup playoff against Australia next month. Abdulrahman, who was named the continent's best player in 2016, was included in coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena's 30-man squad for the game against the Socceroos on June 7 in Doha after a return to form for club side Shabab Al Ahli. He last played for the UAE in the 1-0 World Cup qualifying loss to Vietnam in November 2019 but has impressed in recent months, including leading Shabab Al Ahli into the knockout rounds of this year's Asian Champions League. FIFA Ranking (31st March 2022) Australia 42nd UAE 68th Head to Head Friendly (11/1/2011): UAE 0-0 Australia Friendly (10/10/2014): UAE 0-0 Australia Asian Cup (27/1/2015): Australia 2-0 UAE WCQ (6/9/2016): UAE 0-1 Australia WCQ (28/3/2017): Australia 2-0 UAE Asian Cup (25/1/2019): UAE 1-0 Australia
Yeah, not the best squad. Ali Saleh played the qualifiers but I can understand that he's already a quite good option for the senior side. Still some of the players from that 5 shortlist should have been used for the U23 team
May 28th, 2022 UAE u23 3-0 Vietnam u23 Know Your Teams: 🇦🇪 UAE UAE will fancy their chances in a Group D featuring Japan, Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan to give themselves the opportunity to advance to the knockout rounds! pic.twitter.com/Jql5H4zU2t— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) May 30, 2022
United Arab Emirates draw against Gambia at Zabeel Stadium May 29th, 2022 UAE 1-1 Gambia Ali Mabkhout had given the home side a first half lead from the penalty spot after Muhammed Sanneh was penalized for a foul. Sanneh atoned for his error with a devastating solo run and his cross was turned in by Musa Barrow.
AFC u23 championship results June 3rd UAE u23 1-2 Japan u23 June 6th UAE u23 2-0 Tajikistan u23 June 9th UAE u23 0-2 Tajikistan u23
Australia beat UAE 1-2 then proceed to KO Peru in penalty shootout to book their place in Qatar 2022 world cup