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The UAE domestic football season entered its third round this weekend, with multiple league contests across the top tier and first division producing decisive results. International competitions advanced as well, with the Emirates basketball team progressing in Asian Cup qualifiers despite a loss, and regional tournaments in combat sports and volleyball maintaining schedule across the region.
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Al Jazira 3-0 Ajman — The Abu Dhabi side extended its winning streak to three consecutive victories at Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium, marking a notable achievement with another clean sheet performance in the ADNOC League's third round.Al Ain 2-1 Al Nasr — Al Ain continued its record-breaking sequence in ADNOC League by defeating Al Nasr in a thrilling encounter at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, maintaining its unbeaten run and rising to nine points.Khorfakkan 2-0 Al Dhafra — Khorfakkan recorded its first victory of the season with a second-half performance featuring goals from Ahmed Jashak and Omar Traoure, claiming the three points on home soil.Al Arabi leads first division — Al Arabi topped the first-division standings after defeating Al Fujairah 4-1, with Yaseen Bentaib scoring a brace across both halves of the match.Mustafa Mohamed to Konyaspor — Egyptian striker Mustafa Mohamed reached an agreement with Turkish club Konyaspor to transfer from French side Nantes during the transfer window, marking his return to Turkish football.UAE basketball advances — The national basketball team qualified for the second round of 2029 Asian Cup qualifiers despite a 80-83 loss to Bahrain in their most recent fixture.What to Watch:
Dubai Derby remains a focal point as Shabab Al Ahli continues its campaign after defeating Al Wasl, while upcoming European competitions see Manchester City leading the Premier League standings after a dominant 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace.