Ittihad Kalba FC secured a narrow 1-0 away win against Ajman in the United Arab Emirates ADNOC Pro-League on January 3, 2026. The solitary goal was enough to claim all three points in a tightly contested match at the Ajman Stadium. The only goal of the game came in the first half, with Kalba capitalizing on a defensive mistake to take the lead. Ajman pushed hard for an equalizer in the second half, creating several chances, but were unable to find a way past the Kalba goalkeeper, who made a series of important saves. The key focus was Ajman's missed penalty in the 65th minute, which proved to be the turning point as Kalba held on. This result was crucial in the mid-table battle, giving Ittihad Kalba valuable points to move clear of the relegation conversation. The Kalba manager hailed his team's defensive resilience, while the Ajman coach expressed frustration at his side's profligacy in front of goal.