Al-Ahli Saudi have won the AFC Champions League title for the first time in their history. The final was played at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
Goals from Galeno and Kessie Secure Victory for Al-Ahli
The Saudi club beat Japan’s Kawasaki 2-0, thanks to goals from Galeno and Franck Kessie. Galeno scored in the 35th minute, while Kessie added another in the 42nd minute for Al-Ahli.
Roberto Firmino Named Most Valuable Player
Brazilian star Roberto Firmino, who previously played for Liverpool, was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the AFC Champions League.
Kawasaki Defeated Al-Nassr in Semis But Fell Short in Final
Kawasaki had reached their first-ever AFC Champions League final by beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the semifinals. However, they couldn’t overcome another Saudi side in the final.
