Al Arabi face FC AGMK of Uzbekistan in a play-off of 2023-2024 AFC Champions League. The kick-off is at 8.30pm on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the Al Thumama Stadium.

Al Arabi are eyeing a berth in the group stage, the draw for which will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

The Dream Team made it to the play-off by virtue of having finished second in the 2022-2023 season league championship with 49 points. They had also won the prestigious Amir Cup and will be keen to make their passionate fans happier by advancing to the tournament proper.

Meanwhile, Al Arabi started their campaign in the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League with a 1-1 draw against Al Shamal.

Coach Younes Ali and his wards will be all the more eager to cross the FC AGMK hurdle and prove their mettle on the continental stage.

The team will mainly have the services of Yousef Msakni, Omar Al Somah, Wassim Keddari, Jassim Al Hail, Rafinha Alcantara and Ahmed Fathi.

On the other hand, FC AGMK qualified for the play-off by defeating Oman’s Al Seeb in their preliminary-round match.

The encounter is expected to evoke great excitement as both sides are in a must-win situation in order to reach the group stage.