AFC postpones Al Nassr-Al Wasl Champions League Elite clash in Riyadh
- Several matches in Saudi Pro League have been postponed this month for logistical reasons
Al Nassr's AFC Champions League match against Al Wasl in Riyadh was postponed without a new date or official reason, amidst reports of the visiting team's non-arrival and intensified regional conflict.
- Unexplained postponement of the Al Nassr vs Al Wasl match.
- Intensified conflict in Yemen and Houthi targets in Saudi Arabia.
- Logistical challenges affecting Saudi football matches.
Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League Elite match against UAE team Al Wasl in Riyadh, scheduled for Monday, has been postponed, the Asian Football Confederation said on Sunday.
The AFC gave no reason for the postponement and no new date was announced.
Saudi media reported on Sunday that Al Wasl’s delegation had not arrived in Riyadh before the match was postponed.
Fighting between a Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces in Yemen has intensified in recent weeks and the Houthis have repeatedly targeted Saudi airports, including Riyadh.
Saudi teams travelled by road for their previous AFC Champions League Elite matches, including Al Hilal going by bus to Qatar to face Al Sadd.
Several matches in the Saudi Pro League have been postponed this month for logistical reasons.
Reuters has contacted Al Wasl and the AFC for comment.
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