ADIB Cup, Dubai Basketball, Asian Games: UAE sports fix
Dubai: From football and basketball to cricket and boxing, the UAE continues to make its mark on the sporting map, with plenty of action taking place across the country and beyond. We’ve got you covered with the latest news, results and stories from across the UAE. ADIB Cup The UAE’s top-flight clubs returned to competitive action over the weekend as the 2026-27 ADIB Cup got underway. Al Nasr…
Dubai's sports scene continues to thrive, featuring a diverse array of competitions across football, basketball, cricket, and boxing. In the world of football, the 2026-27 ADIB Cup kicked off this weekend, with Al Nasr securing an impressive 3-1 win against United at Al Maktoum Stadium. Kevin Agudelo's early goal was followed by Shavy Babicka's equalizer, but Ajdin Hrustic's penalty restored Al Nasr's lead, which Wesley Delgado doubled up for a final score of 3-2.
Meanwhile, Al Wasl staged an exciting comeback win, overcoming a 2-0 deficit to defeat Al Ain 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at Zabeel Stadium. Ajman staged their own dramatic turnaround, rebounding from a 2-0 down position to defeat Sharjah 3-2. In other news, Bani Yas started their season strong with a 3-1 victory over Al Dhafra.
In the Abu Dhabi derby, Al Jazira claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Al Wahda, with Talisca netting the lone goal. As for basketball, Dubai's premier team is set to make history by competing in its second EuroLeague campaign. The team will kickoff their European season against Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid at the Coca-Cola Arena on September 24.
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