Al Ahli fans to fly to China for AFC Champions League final

Wednesday, 4 November 2015 12:08

A special flight will carry UAE football fans to China for the AFC Champions League final between Al Ahli and Guangzhou Evergrande. It follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. Al Ahli is bidding to become the first UAE team to win Asia’s top club competition since 2003. The Dubai side will travel to Guangzhou for the second leg final on November 21, while the first leg will be played at Al Rashid Stadium on November 7.

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