Asian Challenge League Sparks: Western Zone Delivers Drama as Kuwait, Lebanon, and Arab Clubs Shine
Arab clubs continue to dominate the 2025-2026 Asian Challenge League as the Western zone finishes its second matchday. Group leaders advance to the quarterfinals, while the best runner-up among the three groups stays in the hunt. Group 1 featured a late comeback by Shabab Oman and a 3-1 win for Thein Sir over Baro; Group 2 saw An-Nasr Lebanon triumph and Kuwait-Seeb share a draw; Group 3 had Al-Arabi Kuwait edging Regar-TadAZ while Muras United upset Safa. The stage is set for a decisive final round.