My people, na serious match dey ground for AFC Champions League as Shabab Al Ahli go face Al Hilal on Monday.
Dem two teams no be small. Shabab Al Ahli dey lead for UAE Pro League, while Al Hilal dey pack points for Saudi Pro League, you sabi? Both teams need dis win like say na life and death matter as dem dey fight to enter Round of 16.
Shabab Al Ahli don show say dem fit score plenty goals, wey dem just hammer Al Sharjah 4-1 for last match. Na dem be strong contender o, although dem don collect small wahala from Al Sadd before. But as e be now, dem dey ready to make ol’ boys proud!
Al Hilal, on the other hand, na team wey no wan hear ‘lose’. Dem just campaign finish soak Al-Okhdood 6-0, plus Benzema dey shine like diamond, even though regulation don stop am from gisting kick against Shabab. But no wahala, dem get plenty talent wey go deliver. 6 wins for six matches, na wetin dem don achieve so far.
As una sabi, this match no be just about 3 points alone. E go show who dey rule for Asia. Shabab Al Ahli dey fight to join the big boys for elimination round, while Al Hilal no wan miss chance to defend dem title.
Make we take small look at players wey dey ready. Shabab Al Ahli gatz use Almeqbaali for goal, some strong defenders like Renan and K.S go dey try to block any wahala from Al Hilal strikers. For Al Hilal, Patouillet go guard the post, with defenders like Mari and Bouabre dey hold ground.
Meanwhile, dem don get some injury concerns, but dem gree say all fit players go ginger soft ball for pitch. Na fans wey go dey shout for stadium go make di difference, wey dey help dem teams fit do magic.
This match fit set the tone for the rest of the tournament. If Shabab Al Ahli fit pull win, na dem go put dem name for history book again. Al Hilal too no wan come playful, dem go want assert dem dominance as reigning champions.
Everybody don dey wait, e go loud for Dubai, and we go dey here to catch all di action live. So grab your drink, sit down for your corner and make we enjoy wetin go happen for pitch!
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