Abdullah Jamali appointed referee for Al-Ahli vs Pakhtakor in AFC Champions League Elite

The organizing committee has revealed the officiating crew for the match between Al-Ahli and Pakhtakor, part of the first round of the AFC Champions League Elite, scheduled to take place this evening, Monday, September 14, 2026.

The Al-Inma Stadium will host the anticipated match between Al-Ahli and Pakhtakor, which kicks off at 9:15 PM Saudi Arabia time and 10:15 PM United Arab Emirates time.

The match will be officiated by Saudi referee Abdullah Jamali, who will take charge as the main referee, assisted by Saud Al-Shamali as the first assistant and Ali Jarraq as the second assistant.

Mo Eisa will serve as the fourth official, while Abdullah Arab will be the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), assisted by Ammar Ashkanani as the assistant Video Assistant Referee.

Al-Ahli are looking for a strong start in the AFC Champions League Elite, benefiting from playing at home in front of their fans, while Pakhtakor aims to achieve a positive result against the Saudi Arabian team.