AL AHLI LOSE IN THE ASIAN CUP

 Al Ahli have launched their Asian Federation Cup campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Syria's Al Jaish in Group A.

The match, played in the Al Khour Stadium, Qatar, was settled by a Hamad Hamadko goal in the 24th minute. Al Ahli finished the match with 10 men after Saleem Obaid was sent off in the 72nd minute.

They will next host Iraq's Al Zawra'a on March 6 in the Amman Stadium.

Wehdat will start their bid tomorrow (Tuesday) against Al Nejmeh of Lebanon at the King Abdullah II (6pm).