Al Ittihad

Samba Diakité QPR revealed on Friday that Mali midfielder Samba Diakite will spend the 2014-15 season on loan at Al Ittihad.

Al Jazira Arabian Gulf League top scorer Mirko Vucinic was once again the hero for Al Jazira, scoring twice to ensure a 3-1 win over struggling Ajman.

Victor Piturcă Victor Piturca left his position as Romania coach on Thursday to take charge of Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad.

Al Ain Al Jazira's Arabian Gulf League title challenge suffered a major blow on Sunday as a 1-0 derby defeat to Al Wahda ensured Al Ain's lead was stretched to seven points.

Al Jazira ​Ali Ahmed Mabkhout fired Al Jazira to the top of the Arabian Gulf League with a hat-trick in the 4-3 win over fellow high-flyers Al Shabab.

Al Wahda Al Wahda remain top of the Arabian Gulf League after a late comeback saw them beat rivals Al Shabab 2-1 on Sunday.