AFC Postpones Al Nassr vs Al Wasl Match in Riyadh

The Asian Football Confederation announced the postponement of the AFC Champions League Elite match between Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr and UAE team Al Wasl, which was scheduled to take place in Riyadh. The AFC did not provide a reason for the postponement nor did it announce a new date for the match.

Reports from Saudi media indicated that Al Wasl's delegation had not arrived in Riyadh prior to the match's postponement. The context of the postponement includes intensified fighting between a Saudi-led coalition and Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen, which has led to the Houthis targeting Saudi airports, including those in Riyadh.

Due to these circumstances, Saudi teams have been traveling by road for their AFC Champions League Elite matches, with Al Hilal previously traveling by bus to Qatar to face Al Sadd. Additionally, several matches in the Saudi Pro League have been postponed this month for logistical reasons.