Al Nasr, Al Wahda post wins in pre-season friendlies

ADNOC Pro League clubs are intensifying their preparations for the 2025–2026 season by engaging in a series of friendly matches as part of their overseas training camps. These matches are aimed at regaining match sharpness and building the necessary technical cohesion before the official kick-off.

Among the 14 clubs competing in the upcoming ADNOC Pro League season, three teams have already confirmed their friendly match schedules in preparation for the new campaign, which includes competition for the ADNOC Pro League title, the Emaar Super Cup, and the ADIB Cup.

Al Nasr began their pre-season friendlies in Germany, where they defeated SpVgg Landshut 3-2. The goals were scored by Glauber Lima, Manolo Gabbiadini and Salem Al-Somhi.

Al Wahda launched their own friendly campaign with a 4-0 victory over German side Gebenbach in the city of Rieden. Goals came from Bernardo Folha, Omar Khribin, Geronimo Rivera, and Abdulla Hamad.

Meanwhile, Al Ain are scheduled to start their training camp in Morocco from July 20 to 29, where they will face Moroccan club Union Touarga.

Afterward, they will move to Spain for the second phase of preparations. There, Al Ain will play three friendlies against Elche (Spain), Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia), and Granada in the Granada City Trophy, with matches scheduled for Aug.2, 3, and 9.

The rest of the ADNOC Pro League clubs are expected to announce their friendly schedules soon, following in the footsteps of Al Nasr, Al Wahda, and Al Ain.

It’s worth noting that UAE clubs are conducting their pre-season training camps in six European countries, including Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Serbia, Slovenia, and Austria, in addition to Morocco, which is once again a pre-season destination for Al Ain for the second year in a row.

Meanwhile, Al Ain kick off their pre-season preparations campaign with a tour starting in Morocco before heading to Spain.

According to the club’s official account on X, the camp will begin on July 20, with the first stop in Morocco.

During their camp in Morocco, Al Ain will play a friendly match against Moroccan side Ittihad Touarga on July 29 at the Mohammed VI Sports Complex.

The team will then head to their second training camp in Spain on July 30, where they are scheduled to play three international friendlies.

Al Ain’s second pre-season match will take place on Aug. 2 against Spanish side Elche.

On Aug. 5, they will face Saudi giants Al Ahli in a highly anticipated Arab clash. The tour concludes on Aug. 9 with a match against Granada CF for the Granada City Cup, after which the team will return to the UAE to prepare for the upcoming season.

Under Serbian manager Vladimir Ivic, Al Ain aim to a stronger performance this season as they compete for all available titles to make up for last year’s shortcomings.

The club has already made significant signings in the summer transfer window, securing six major transfers so far: