Arabian Gulf Cup Federation reviews options for Champions League semifinals

In this file photo, Al-Qadsia player prepares to take a shot as an opponent defends.

KUWAIT CITY, March 10: The Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation said that no official decision has yet been made regarding the format for completing the remaining matches of the GCC Champions League for Clubs, particularly the semi-finals and final.

The federation explained that the current situation in the Gulf region forced the postponement of the two semi-final matches, which had been scheduled for March 4 and March 11.

The semifinals were set to see Al-Qadsia face Al-Rayyan, while Zakho was due to meet Al-Shabab.

In an official statement, the federation said it had taken note of reports circulating in several media outlets regarding the fate of the remaining fixtures. It added that the Competitions Committee is currently reviewing a number of proposals and options to determine the most appropriate mechanism for completing the tournament.

The statement stressed that the goal of examining these options is to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all competing teams, allowing the competition to resume in a balanced and transparent manner.

The federation added that the final decision will be announced once the review process is completed, ensuring the outcome aligns with its vision of developing its competitions and strengthening sporting rivalry among Gulf clubs.