Erbil faces UAE Ajman in Gulf tournament

Erbil plays its opening match today Wednesday in the Gulf Club Champions League as a guest of UAE Ajman in the first round of Group Three. The match kicks off at eight in the evening at Rashid bin Saeed Stadium in the Emirates, with Erbil seeking a positive result under coach Loay Salah. The team held two training sessions in Ajman preparing for the clash amid optimism for a strong start to compete for qualification. Erbil enters with high morale after ranking fourth in the Iraq Stars League with 18 points, while Ajman sits sixth in the ADNOC Pro League with 9 points. The fixture holds great importance for both sides aiming to secure the first three points and boost advancement chances in Group Three.