Ittihad Kalba U23 vs Ajman U23 - Pro League U23

When Ittihad Kalba U23 and Ajman U23 clash at the home ground on September 12, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Pro League U23 fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. He is said to have been described as 'highly compatible with United’s press-heavy, fast-transition system.' United and Arsenal are set to face competition from AC Milan and FC Porto.

A glance at the Pro League U23 table tells the story: Ittihad Kalba U23 in 12th and Ajman U23 in 5th, with positions to defend and places to climb. Ittihad Kalba U23 will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Ittihad Kalba U23 favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Ajman U23 are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Tuesday's print edition of ABC, as relayed by Sport Witness, have claimed that Betis turned down a €50m approach from a wealthy non-Premier League club for Antony.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. If they miss this, Chelsea insist they will not be selling the midfielder this summer.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Ittihad Kalba U23, the weight of evidence favours Ajman U23 — a 1-2 away win is the call. With positions in the Pro League U23 table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.