KUALA LUMPUR, March 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Asian Champions League last-16 ties postponed by the war in the Middle East will now take place over one leg in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, the continental football body said Tuesday. Two-legged knockout games in the East segment of the Champions League went ahead but four home-and-away ties in the West were postponed. They will now take place as one-off matches on April 13 and 14 at King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City stadiums in Jeddah, the Asian Football Confederation said. Saudi teams Al Ittihad and Al Ahli, the title-holders, will enjoy home advantage. The finals of the competition, which has been rebranded the Asian Champions League Elite, are still scheduled to be held in Jeddah on April 16-25.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 24, 2026 07:11 UTC