Key Takeaways
- Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League Elite match against Al Wasl has been postponed.
- The match, originally scheduled for Monday, was postponed without a new date being announced.
- No reason for the postponement was given by the Asian Football Confederation.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed the AFC Champions League Elite match between Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr and UAE team Al Wasl, originally scheduled for Monday in Riyadh.
In a statement, the AFC did not provide any reason for the postponement, leaving the situation unclear.
According to Saudi media reports, Al Wasl’s delegation had not arrived in Riyadh before the match was called off.
The postponement comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with fighting between a Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces in Yemen intensifying in recent weeks.
The Houthis have repeatedly targeted Saudi airports, including Riyadh, adding to the logistical challenges faced by teams.
For their previous AFC Champions League Elite matches, Saudi teams have resorted to alternative travel methods. Al Hilal, for instance, travelled by bus to Qatar to face Al Sadd.
Several matches in the Saudi Pro League have also been postponed this month due to logistical reasons, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the region.
Reuters has reached out to Al Wasl and the AFC for further comment, but no additional information has been provided as of yet.
