Shabab Al Ahli began their 2025-26 ADNOC Pro-League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 home win over Al-Dhafra on August 16, 2025. The Dubai-based giants secured the three points with a professional performance in a match that kicked off at 22:05. Shabab Al Ahli dominated possession from the outset and broke the deadlock midway through the first half with a well-worked team goal. They doubled their advantage early in the second period, effectively ending the contest as a spectacle. Al-Dhafra offered little in attack, and Shabab Al Ahli saw out the game with ease to keep a clean sheet. This match result immediately put Shabab Al Ahli near the top of the early league table, setting a positive tone for their season objectives.