AFC President Congratulates AlNassr on Winning Inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite
President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa extended his congratulations to Saudi club AlNassr for clinching the title at the first-ever AFC eChampions League Elite, which concluded yesterday in Jeddah.
The final day of the tournament delivered high excitement, with AlNassr overcoming Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos in the semifinals, while Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor faced Iran’s Persepolis F.C. The thrilling final saw AlNassr emerge victorious over Persepolis with a 2-0 aggregate score.
Sheikh Salman praised the Saudi team’s stellar performance, led by players Amjad Alqarni and Sief Addeen Dababneh. “On behalf of the AFC, I congratulate AlNassr on their outstanding performance in the AFC eChampions League Elite,” he said.
He also expressed appreciation to the Local Organizing Committee and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation for their exceptional efforts in ensuring the tournament’s success, marking a significant milestone in the AFC’s push to grow esports across the continent.
