En Nesyri scores late winner for Al Ittihad against Neftchi Fargona

In the third round of the AFC Champions League, Al Ittihad won 2-1 away against Neftchi Fargona. The match was played at the Istiqlol Stadium, and the home side took the lead in the 17th minute through a penalty from Iskanderov.

The visitors restored parity in the later stages of the first half. Aouar equalised in the 34th minute, and the match remained 1-1.

The result was decided in the 90th minute by Youssef En Nesyri. The Moroccan striker, who had come on in the 63rd minute, struck the net from a free kick and secured three points for his team. With this result, Al Ittihad earned their first win in the tournament and raised their points total to 4.

Neftchi Fargona remain on three points. Youssef En Nesyri scored 38 goals in 79 matches for Fenerbahce. He transferred to Al Ittihad in February 2026, ending his career with the yellow and navy blue club. This season, in 14 matches for Al Ittihad, he has scored 8 goals and provided 1 assist.