Four the record: Shabab Al Ahli’s golden season hailed

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shabab Al Ahli Club, on Sunday attended the crowning of the club as champions of the ADNOC Pro League for the 2024–2025 season — marking the ninth league title in the club’s history. The trophy was secured following the team’s 2-1 win against Al Jazira Club at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in the capital, Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Mohammed congratulated the club’s board members, coaching and administrative staff, and players on their achievement, praising the team’s remarkable performance throughout the season, during which they clinched four titles. The Shabab Al Ahli Chairman also commended the players for displaying exemplary sportsmanship, which he described as a key factor in the team’s success.

Four-trophy haul

With this victory, Shabab Al Ahli conclude an exceptional season in which they also won the UAE President’s Cup for the eleventh time, as well as the UAE Super Cup and the UAE-Qatar Challenge Shield, in addition to the ADNOC Pro League.

Comeback win in President’s Cup final

Shabab Al Ahli were crowned champions of the 48th edition of the UAE President’s Cup, securing the title for the 11th time in their history after defeating Sharjah 2-1 in the final at Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Sharjah took the lead through Marcos Meloni in the 14th minute, but Yuri Cesar equalised for Shabab Al Ahli in first-half stoppage time (45+1). Cesar then struck again in the 64th minute to give his side the decisive advantage.

With this victory, Shabab Al Ahli have surpassed Sharjah in the number of UAE President’s Cup wins — 11 to 10.