The 2026-27 ADIB Cup continued on Friday with high-stakes action across three venues. Ajman extended their perfect start to the campaign, while Al Wasl also maintained their winning momentum, and Al Nasr secured a dominant victory to climb the standings.
Ajman vs. Bani Yas
Ajman secured a 1-0 win over Bani Yas at Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium during Gameweek 3, marking only the second time in club history they have achieved three consecutive victories in the competition, a feat not seen since 2013. Additionally, Ajman kept a clean sheet against Bani Yas for the first time in the tournament.
- Match Winner: Mohammad Juma Eid (83rd minute)
- Goal Assist: Yasin Jabri
- Possession Statistics: Ajman 54%, Bani Yas 46%
- Shots on Target: Ajman 5, Bani Yas 1
The hosts dominated the first half, though the match remained scoreless until late in the second period. Substitute Mohammad Juma Eid broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute, moving Ajman to nine points and handing Bani Yas their first defeat of the season. Allowing Ajman to secure all three points, bani Yas pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages but were unable to respond. The hosts responded almost immediately.
Al Nasr vs. Hatta
Al Nasr rallied from an early deficit to secure a convincing 4-1 victory at Al Maktoum Stadium. Despite Al Nasr controlling the early proceedings, Hatta grabbed the lead in the 30th minute when Bernard Faye converted a penalty.
- Al Nasr Scorers: Kevin Andres Agudelo (32′, 64′), Ghaith Ouahabi (66′ OG), Ramon Mierez (83′)
- Hatta Scorer: Bernard Faye (30′ penalty)
- Key Stats: Al Nasr held 68.4% possession in the first half
Kevin Andres Agudelo proved instrumental in the comeback, leveling the match just two minutes after falling behind before adding his second goal in the 64th minute. An own goal by Ghaith Ouahabi and a late header from Ramon Mierez cemented the win, lifting Al Nasr to second place with seven points.
Al Wasl vs. Khorfakkan
Al Wasl maintained their perfect start by overcoming a one-goal deficit to defeat Khorfakkan 2-1 at Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Stadium. Khorfakkan struck first in the 57th minute through a powerful Haliru Sarki effort, but the visitors mounted a late-stage surge.
- Al Wasl Equalizer: Mehdi Taremi (77′ header)
- Al Wasl Winner: Soufiane Bouftini (90+3′)
- Competition Standings: Al Wasl leads with nine points
Mehdi Taremi leveled the score in the 77th minute with a header, and the team’s persistent attacking pressure eventually forced a breakthrough when Soufiane Bouftini scored in stoppage time to complete the comeback. This victory keeps Al Wasl atop the league phase standings, while Khorfakkan remains winless. However, neither side could find a breakthrough before the interval.
Important Details
- Following their previous achievement in 2013, the result marked only the second time Ajman have won three consecutive ADIB Cup matches.
- Who found the net with a powerful header to seal a 4-1 victory, al Nasr continued to push forward and completed the scoring in the 83rd minute through Ramon Mierez.
