A press conference was held in the capital of Turkmenistan with participants of the AFC Champions League match

A press conference was held in the capital of Turkmenistan with participants of the AFC Champions League match
13 11.02.2026

A press conference was held at the Olympic Stadium in Ashgabat with the participation of coaches and players from FC ‘Arkadag’ (city of Arkadag) and FC ‘Al-Nassr’ (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

The event took place on the eve of the AFC Champions League 2 Round of 16 match, which will be held in Ashgabat. Representatives of foreign media who arrived to cover the match asked questions about the teams' readiness. Earlier, ‘Al-Nassr’ FC familiarised themselves with the infrastructure of the Olympic Village and the conditions of the Olympic Stadium.

During the press conference, the coach and player of ‘Arkadag’ FC answered questions from journalists. It was noted that the match attracted the interest of media representatives from 13 countries.

Then the coach and player of FC ‘Al-Nassr’ spoke to the press. The team representatives noted the high level of organisation, the capabilities of the Olympic Stadium, which can accommodate 45,000 spectators, and expressed their gratitude for the welcome.

Both teams declared their readiness for the upcoming match and their determination to win.