Riyadh:The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has assured that all preparations were in place for the scheduled match between Al-Nassr and UAE's Al-Wasl in the 2026-2027 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Elite. This announcement comes in light of the AFC's decision to postpone the fixture.
According to Saudi Press Agency, SAFF confirmed that it had coordinated with Al-Nassr and relevant authorities to ensure all necessary arrangements were made for Al-Wasl's visit. This included securing flight permits and meeting organizational and logistical requirements.
SAFF reported that it had officially informed the AFC of the completed arrangements and had worked closely with the UAE Football Association and Al-Wasl. They communicated that all preparations were finalized, and the visiting delegation was set to be received.
Furthermore, SAFF stated that the match commissioner and the appointed refereeing team had already arrived in Riyadh, indicating that the match was ready to proceed as planned. The federation further emphasized its support for Al-Nassr and other Saudi clubs in international competitions, expressing its willingness to assist with any formal procedures to protect their interests.