Arab Champions League 2007-08
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The Format
- Each federation enter with (1~2) teams from their top Leagues
- - The teams must be one of the top 5 teams in the latest season, or Cup Champions/Runners-up.
- The Number of teams of each federation enters based on the previous editions results of the Arab Champions League
- The official sponsor ART can choose the rest teams to complete the 32 teams, so it may can reach 3 teams from one country
- - It's not necessary to be one of the top 5 teams.
Entente Sportive de Sétif
ES Sétif
Entente Sportive Sétifienne , commonly referred to as ES Sétif or ESS for short, is an Algerian professional football club based in Sétif currently playing in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1...
entered automatically as 2006-2007 Champion.
Asia
 Bahrain (1) |
Bahrein Riffa Club (2006-07 Bahraini Premier League Bahraini Premier League The Bahraini Premier League is the main football competition in Bahrain. The first season was held in 1957. The winners of the domestic championship qualify for the AFC Cup. The championship is currently contested by 10 clubs-Current Structure:... Runners-up) |
 Iraq (2) |
Najaf FC (Iraqi Premier League 2006-07 3rd Place) Al-Talaba (Iraqi Premier League 2006-07 4th Place) |
 Jordan (2) |
Al-Wihdat Al-Wihdat Al-Wahdat SC is a sports club founded in 1956 and located in the Amman New Camp . In football, it has a fierce rivalry with long-time local rivals Al-Faisaly Club . The club has won the Jordanian league eleven times and the Jordanian cup seven times... (2006-07 Jordan League Jordan League The Jordan League is the highest division in football in Jordan. The league was played in 1944 for the first time.-Jordan League of 2011-12:*Al-Arabi *Al-Baqa'a SC *Al-Faisaly *Al-Jalil *Al-Jazeera *Al-Ramtha... Champions) Al-Faisaly (2006-07 Jordan League Jordan League The Jordan League is the highest division in football in Jordan. The league was played in 1944 for the first time.-Jordan League of 2011-12:*Al-Arabi *Al-Baqa'a SC *Al-Faisaly *Al-Jalil *Al-Jazeera *Al-Ramtha... Runners-up) |
 Kuwait (2) |
Kazma Sporting Club (2006-07 Kuwaiti Premier League Kuwaiti Premier League The Kuwaiti Premier League is the top division of the Kuwait Football Association league pyramid system. It was created in 1961. Al Arabi holds the best record in the competition, winning it 16 times... Champions) Al-Arabi (2006-07 Kuwaiti Premier League Kuwaiti Premier League The Kuwaiti Premier League is the top division of the Kuwait Football Association league pyramid system. It was created in 1961. Al Arabi holds the best record in the competition, winning it 16 times... 6th Place) |
 Lebanon (1) |
Al-Ansar (2006-07 Lebanese Premier League Lebanese Premier League Lebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC... Champions) |
 Qatar (0) |
Withdraw this season |
 Oman (1) |
Al-Oruba (2006-07 Omani League Omani League The Omani League is the top division of the Oman Football Association, and was officially created in 1976. Currently the most successful team in the Omani League, trophy-wise is Dhofar with a total of 9 trophies.... Runners-up) |
 Palestinian territories (1) |
Shabab Rafah (Representing Palestine) |
 Saudi Arabia (2) |
Al-Wahda Mecca (2006-07 Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi Premier League The Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77... 3rd Place) Al-Shabab (2006-07 Saudi Arabia Premier League Saudi Premier League The Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77... 4th Place) |
 Syria (2) |
Al-Taliya Al-Taliya Al Taliya Club is a Syrian football club based in Al Taliya Nahia, Syria , Hama city .-Current squad:-Former players: Emmanuel Ezukam Adnan Al Hafez Zyad Chaabo Kawa Hesso Ahmad Omaier... (2006-07 Syrian League 3rd Place) Al-Majd Al-Majd Al Majd is a Syrian football club based in Damascus, Syria.-Current squad:-Former players: Aurelien Oko Bota Dame Junior Gaye Mohamed Al Zeno Ali Diab Hamzeh Al Aitoni Omar Khalil... (2006-07 Syrian League 4th Place) |
 United Arab Emirates (1) |
Al-Shaab (2006-07 UAE League UAE League The UAE Pro League Committee , commonly known as PLC, is the professional association football league of the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1973, the league currently holds a number of tournaments for the 12 participating teams, including the Etisalat Pro-League, the Etisalat Cup, Etisalat... 5th Place) |
 Yemen (1) |
Al-Ahli San'a (2006-07 Yemeni League Yemeni League Yemeni League is the top division of the Yemen Football Association, it was created in 1990 after the unification of North and South Yemen. It was decided to set up a 4-level league system: Premier, First, Second and Third divisions.... Champions) |
Africa
 Algeria (3) |
Entente Sportive de Sétif ES Sétif Entente Sportive Sétifienne , commonly referred to as ES Sétif or ESS for short, is an Algerian professional football club based in Sétif currently playing in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1... (2006-07 Algerian Championnat National Algerian Championnat National The Ligue Professionnelle 1 , known as Ligue 1 for short, and formerly known as the Championnat National 1, is the Algerian professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the Algerian football league system... Champions) USM Alger USM Alger Union Sportive Médina d'Alger, , known as USM Alger or simply USMA for short, is an football club based in the city of Algiers. The club was founded in 1937 and its colours are red and black. Their venue, the Stade Omar Hammadi, has a capacity of some 10,000... (2006-07 Algerian Championnat National Algerian Championnat National The Ligue Professionnelle 1 , known as Ligue 1 for short, and formerly known as the Championnat National 1, is the Algerian professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the Algerian football league system... 4th Place) Mouloudia Club D'Oran MC Oran Mouloudia Club d'Oran , referred to as MC Oran or MCO for short, is a football club based in Oran in Algeria. MC Oran is also a multi-sports club and it's also known by it handball team... (2006-07 Algerian Championnat National Algerian Championnat National The Ligue Professionnelle 1 , known as Ligue 1 for short, and formerly known as the Championnat National 1, is the Algerian professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the Algerian football league system... 6th Place) |
 Comoros (1) |
Chirazienne (2006-07 Comoros Cup Comoros Cup The Comoros Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Comoros football. It was created in 1974.-Winners:*1982-83: Coin Nord*1983-84: unknown*1984-85: unknown*1985-86: US de Séléa*1986-87: Coin Nord*1987-88: Coin Nord*1988-90: unknown... Winners) |
 Djibouti (1) |
CDE-Colas (Representing Djibouti) |
 Egypt (2) |
El-Gaish (2006-07 Egyptian Premier League Egyptian Premier League The Egyptian Premier League is an Egyptian professional league for football clubs and represents the top flight of Egyptian football. The championship consists of nineteen competing teams in a home and away league system. It is currently known as the Etisalat Egyptian Premier League, after the... 4th Place) El-Masry (2006-07 Egyptian Premier League Egyptian Premier League The Egyptian Premier League is an Egyptian professional league for football clubs and represents the top flight of Egyptian football. The championship consists of nineteen competing teams in a home and away league system. It is currently known as the Etisalat Egyptian Premier League, after the... 10th Place) |
 Libya (1) |
Al-Ittihad Tripoli (2006-07 Libyan Premier League Libyan Premier League The Libyan Premier League is the highest division of Libyan football championship, organised by Libyan Football Federation. The players that play in this league are mainly professional... Champions) |
 Mauritania (1) |
ASC Mauritel ASC Mauritel Mobile FC ASC Mauritel Mobile FC is a Mauritanean football club founded in 2003 based in Nouakchott.-Achievements:*Mauritanean Premier League: 2*Coupe du Président de la République: 1-Performance in CAF competitions:... (2006-07 Mauritanean Premier League Mauritanean Premier League Mauritanian Premier League is the top division of the Fédération de Foot-Ball de la Républic Islamique de Mauritanie. It was created in 1976.-Mauritanian Premier League Clubs - 2011/2012:*ASAC Concorde *ASC El Ahmedi... Champions) |
 Morocco (3) |
Moghreb Athletic Tétouan Moghreb Athletic Tétouan Maghreb Athletic Tetouan is a Moroccan football club based in Tetouan. The club was founded in 1922.- History :In 1917, Tetouan saw the appearance of its first clubs of football, "Sporting of Tetuán" and "el Hispano-Marroquí"... (2006-07 GNF 1 GNF 1 The Botola , is the top division of the Moroccan football league system, the highest football league in Morocco.-History:The first edition of the Moroccan Football League under the FRMF was created in 1956/1957 just after the independence of Morocco.... 3rd Place) Wydad Casablanca (2006-07 GNF 1 GNF 1 The Botola , is the top division of the Moroccan football league system, the highest football league in Morocco.-History:The first edition of the Moroccan Football League under the FRMF was created in 1956/1957 just after the independence of Morocco.... 4th Place) Raja Casablanca (2006-07 GNF 1 GNF 1 The Botola , is the top division of the Moroccan football league system, the highest football league in Morocco.-History:The first edition of the Moroccan Football League under the FRMF was created in 1956/1957 just after the independence of Morocco.... 11th Place) |
 Somalia (0) |
Withdraw this season (Elman FC Elman FC Elman FC is a Somali football club based in Mogadishu, Somalia. The club enjoys a successful professional record, and closely rivals Banaadir Telecom FC.- Achievements :*Somalia League: 8*Somalia Cup: 7-Current squad:... withdraw) |
 Sudan (2) |
Al-Hilal Omdurman (2006 Sudan Premier League Sudan Premier League Sudan Premier League is the top division of the Sudan Football Association, it was created in 1962.-Sudan Premier League Clubs - 2011:* Al-Ahli * Al-Ahli * Al-Hilal * Al-Hilal... Champions) Al-Merrikh Al-Merrikh Al-Merreikh Sporting Club is a Sudanese football club based in Omdurman, Sudan. Their home stadium is Al Merreikh Stadium. Which is also known as The Red Castle. Al-Merreikh is one of the most ancient and strongest football club in Africa. El-Merreikh have been crowned with the Sudanese Premier... (2006 Sudan Premier League Sudan Premier League Sudan Premier League is the top division of the Sudan Football Association, it was created in 1962.-Sudan Premier League Clubs - 2011:* Al-Ahli * Al-Ahli * Al-Hilal * Al-Hilal... Runners-up) |
 Tunisia (2) |
Union Sportive Monastir Union Sportive Monastir Union Sportive Monastirienne , is a football club from Monastir in Tunisia. Founded in 1923 under the name Ruspina Sports, it was renamed Union Sportive Monastirienne in 1942. The new name reflects the union between Ruspina Sports and other clubs in town and the Nationalists union of Monastir... ienne (2006-07 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 The CLP-1 or "Championnat de la Ligue Professionnelle 1" is the top division of the Fédération Tunisienne de Football. It was created in 1921.-History:... 4th Place) Club Athletique Bizertin (2006-07 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 The CLP-1 or "Championnat de la Ligue Professionnelle 1" is the top division of the Fédération Tunisienne de Football. It was created in 1921.-History:... 12th Place) |
The System
- Round 32: Knock out stage
- Round 16: Knock out stage
- Round 8: Groups Stage
- Semifinals and final: Knock out stage
The Awards
- The Champions: $1,500,000
- The Runner-up: $1,000,000
- Round 4: $400,000
- Round 8: $300,000
- Round 16: $60,000
- Round 32: $30,000
Round 32
32 teams play home and away matches as Knock out stage.|}
- 1 Palestinian territories Shabab Rafah withdrew.
Matches Dates
- The first legs on 12 and 17 /18 September 2007
- The second legs on 1 /2 October 2007
Round 16
16 teams play home and away matches as Knock out stage.|}
- 1 Kuwait Al-Arabi Disqualified, Kuwait have been indefinitely suspended from international football competitions.
Round 8
- 8 teams play home and away matches in 2 Groups, 4 teams in each group.
- the Groups winners and the runners-up qulify to the semif-finals
Group A
| Team | |W | |L | |GA | |Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES Sétif ES Sétif Entente Sportive Sétifienne , commonly referred to as ES Sétif or ESS for short, is an Algerian professional football club based in Sétif currently playing in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1... |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 11 |
| Al-Faisaly Al-Faisaly Al-Faisaly is a Jordanian football club in the Jordan Football Association's competitions , it's based in Amman, winning the League a record 31 times, the Cup 16 times, the Shield 6 times and the Super Cup 13 times.Some of these Al-Faisaly players are frequently chosen to play on the Jordan... |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Raja Casablanca |
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| 7 | |||||||
| Al-Majd Al-Majd Al Majd is a Syrian football club based in Damascus, Syria.-Current squad:-Former players: Aurelien Oko Bota Dame Junior Gaye Mohamed Al Zeno Ali Diab Hamzeh Al Aitoni Omar Khalil... |
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | |
| 3 |
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Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| Wydad Casablanca |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 10 | |
| El-Gaish |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||
| 8 | ||||||||
| USM Alger USM Alger Union Sportive Médina d'Alger, , known as USM Alger or simply USMA for short, is an football club based in the city of Algiers. The club was founded in 1937 and its colours are red and black. Their venue, the Stade Omar Hammadi, has a capacity of some 10,000... |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| Al-Taliya Al-Taliya Al Taliya Club is a Syrian football club based in Al Taliya Nahia, Syria , Hama city .-Current squad:-Former players: Emmanuel Ezukam Adnan Al Hafez Zyad Chaabo Kawa Hesso Ahmad Omaier... |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | ||
| 7 |
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The Semi-Finals
----The Final
| Arab Champions League 2007–08 Winners |
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| ES Sétif ES Sétif Entente Sportive Sétifienne , commonly referred to as ES Sétif or ESS for short, is an Algerian professional football club based in Sétif currently playing in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1... Second Title |
Top scorers
Last updated: 22 May 2008.| Pos. | Scorer | Goals | Club |
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| Essa Al-Mehyani Essa Al-Mehyani Essa Mohhmad Humod Al Mehyani Al Hothaili is a Saudi Arabian football player. He currently plays for Al-Hilal as a striker.- Club career statistics :-External Links:*... |
Al-Wahda Mecca |
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| Raja Rafe Raja Rafe Raja Rafe is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Al-Shorta and the Syrian National team.-International goals:- Club :*Al-Majd**Syrian Cup:***Runner-up : 2008-09-National Team:*Nehru Cup:**Runner-up : 2009... |
Al-Majd Al-Majd Al Majd is a Syrian football club based in Damascus, Syria.-Current squad:-Former players: Aurelien Oko Bota Dame Junior Gaye Mohamed Al Zeno Ali Diab Hamzeh Al Aitoni Omar Khalil... |
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| Lamouri Djediat Lamouri Djediat Lamouri Ben Kadda Djediat is an Algerian footballer. He currently plays for USM Alger in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1.-Club career:... |
ES Setif ES Sétif Entente Sportive Sétifienne , commonly referred to as ES Sétif or ESS for short, is an Algerian professional football club based in Sétif currently playing in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1... |
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| Mohamed Madihi Mohamed Madihi Mohamed Madihi is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays for Moroccan side FAR Rabat.Madihi joined FAR from Moghreb Tétouan in January 2009.-External links:**... |
Wydad Casablanca |
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| Fadi Lafi Fadi Lafi Fadi Lafi Abu Lattifa is a Palestinian footballer, who is a forward for Hilal Al-Quds.- External links :*[]*[]... |
Al-Faysali |