UAE President's Cup: Dubai's Shabab Al Ahli beat Sharjah to win title

The Red Knights won 2-1 at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi to clinch the prestigious Cup for a record 11th time

PUBLISHED: Fri 9 May 2025, 11:45 PM

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Dubai-based Shabab Al Ahli defeated Sharjah to lift the UAE President's Cup on Friday night.

The Red Knights won 2-1 at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi to clinch the prestigious Cup for a record 11th time.

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Sharjah took the lead through Marcos Meloni in the 14th minute, but Yuri Cesar equalised for Shabab Al Ahli in the first minute of stoppage time (45+1). Cesar then scored again in the 64th minute, giving Shabab Al Ahli the decisive advantage.

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With this victory, Shabab Al Ahli have surpassed Sharjah in the number of UAE President’s Cup titles, claiming their 11th title, while Sharjah have won it 10 times.

The triumph also marks Shabab Al Ahli’s fourth title this season, achieving a historic milestone for the team, having already secured the Adnoc Pro League, the UAE Super Cup, and the UAE-Qatar Super Cup.

(With inputs from WAM)