Big Wins, Big Goals & Big Shifts in the Table | Week 9, UAE Pro League 2025/26 Highlights
Big Wins, Big Goals & Big Shifts in the Table | Week 9, UAE Pro League 2025/26 Highlights
Catch all the action from ADNOC Pro League Gameweek 9, where five crucial fixtures delivered goals, drama, and major movements in the standings.
Bani Yas vs Khorfakkan – Khorfakkan Strike Back
Khorfakkan finally snapped their winless run with a massive 3–0 victory on the road. A standout moment came when Ahmed Hamdan produced a spectacular penalty save, keeping their two-goal cushion alive before Tissoudali sealed it in stoppage time. A much-needed momentum boost for the visitors.
Ajman vs Dibba – A Stunning Volley Lights Up the Match
Ajman entered the round with only four goals all season-but persistence paid off. Ismail Moumene unleashed a breathtaking half-volley, one of the goals of the campaign, sending
Ajman ahead before Isam Faiz wrapped up a deserved 2–0 win. Dibba's search for their first league win continues.
Al Ain vs Kalba – Kodjo Laba Dominates Again
League leaders Al Ain picked up right where they left off.
After early missed chances, Kodjo Laba delivered yet another brace, bringing his tally to 11 goals-more than half the teams in the league have scored in total.
A confident 2–0 win keeps Al Ain firmly at the top.
Coach Vladimir Ivic praised the performance but insisted his side still has "room for improvement."
Al Bataeh vs Al Nasr – Late Drama and a Super Sub
In a back-and-forth thriller, Ghayedi scored twice for Al Nasr, but Al Bataeh fought back through Abang each time.
Just when a draw seemed inevitable, substitute Doumbia stepped up with an ice-cold finish to secure a 3–2 win for Al Nasr.
Al Jazira vs Al Dhafra – Goals Flow in the Capital
After impressing against Al Ain before the break, Al Jazira continued their rise with a commanding 4–2 victory over Al Dhafra.
Despite Al Dhafra grabbing two consolation goals, the home side controlled the match from start to finish-proof that Marino Pušić is building something special.
Gameweek 9 Results
Ajman 2–0 Dibba Bani Yas 0–3 Khorfakkan Al Ain 2–0 Kalba Al Bataeh 2–3 Al Nasr Al Jazira 4–2 Al Dhafra
Standings Snapshot
Top of the Table
Al Ain extend their lead to 5 points. Al Jazira climb into 3rd, six points off the top. Ajman rise to 7th after a strong showing.
Bottom of the Table
Dibba and Bani Yas remain in the relegation zone. Khorfakkan's win gives them breathing room and pushes them toward the top half.
Stay tuned for another week of goals, drama, and headline moments from the ADNOC Pro League!