Johor Players Assault Medical Staff at Champions League Match

A scuffle occurred during the AFC Champions League quarterfinal match between Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli and Malaysia’s Johor.

Details: In the 37th minute, a serious incident took place when Al-Ahli defender Ali Majrashi, while falling, accidentally hit Johor forward Ager Akeche in the head. This left Akeche unconscious.

🤯 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐎𝐒! Serious injury during Asian CL clash prompts 𝙛𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 reaction from teammate towards medical staff…was this justified? 😳 pic.twitter.com/2WiRZbMGF9

— Football Insider (@footyinsider247) April 18, 2026

The situation escalated due to a slow response from the medical team. Johor’s players had to physically push the medics onto the pitch to ensure Akeche received urgent care.

Majrashi received a straight red card for the foul, and Akeche was substituted in the 41st minute.

Despite being a man down since the 19th minute, Al-Ahli managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Johor, advancing to the Champions League semifinals.

See also: “Mbappe brought selfishness into the Real Madrid dressing room,” says Arsenal and Chelsea legend who criticized the French star

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Johor Players Assault Medical Staff at Champions League Match

A scuffle occurred during the AFC Champions League quarterfinal match between Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli and Malaysia’s Johor.

Details: In the 37th minute, a serious incident took place when Al-Ahli defender Ali Majrashi, while falling, accidentally hit Johor forward Ager Akeche in the head. This left Akeche unconscious.

🤯 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐎𝐒! Serious injury during Asian CL clash prompts 𝙛𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 reaction from teammate towards medical staff…was this justified? 😳 pic.twitter.com/2WiRZbMGF9

— Football Insider (@footyinsider247) April 18, 2026

The situation escalated due to a slow response from the medical team. Johor’s players had to physically push the medics onto the pitch to ensure Akeche received urgent care.

Majrashi received a straight red card for the foul, and Akeche was substituted in the 41st minute.

Despite being a man down since the 19th minute, Al-Ahli managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Johor, advancing to the Champions League semifinals.

See also: “Mbappe brought selfishness into the Real Madrid dressing room,” says Arsenal and Chelsea legend who criticized the French star