Al Ain Wins UAE President's Cup for the Eighth Time
Al Ain Club was crowned the UAE President's Cup champion for the 2025-2026 season after a significant 4-1 victory over Al Jazira in the final held at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in the capital, Abu Dhabi.
Al Jazira entered the match strongly after Nabil Fekir opened the scoring early, but Al Ain quickly responded through their Moroccan star Soufiane Rahimi, who turned the tables with two consecutive goals. Abdulkarim Traore added the third goal at the end of the first half, while Eric completed the quartet in the dying moments to confirm the "Leader's" triumph with the prestigious cup.
This title marks the eighth in Al Ain's history in the President's Cup, further solidifying the club's status as one of the most decorated Emirati clubs in local championships, amidst a large crowd and exceptional celebrations in the purple stands.
The tournament saw a strong journey for Al Ain, as they overcame the hurdle of United in the semi-finals before securing the final summit against Al Jazira with an impressive offensive performance, confirming the team's powerful return to local championship platforms this season.
Al Jazira entered the match strongly after Nabil Fekir opened the scoring early, but Al Ain quickly responded through their Moroccan star Soufiane Rahimi, who turned the tables with two consecutive goals. Abdulkarim Traore added the third goal at the end of the first half, while Eric completed the quartet in the dying moments to confirm the "Leader's" triumph with the prestigious cup.
This title marks the eighth in Al Ain's history in the President's Cup, further solidifying the club's status as one of the most decorated Emirati clubs in local championships, amidst a large crowd and exceptional celebrations in the purple stands.
The tournament saw a strong journey for Al Ain, as they overcame the hurdle of United in the semi-finals before securing the final summit against Al Jazira with an impressive offensive performance, confirming the team's powerful return to local championship platforms this season.