AJMAN, United Arab Emirates (March 18, 2026) (Interstat) — Ajman and Baniyas SCC opened their Arabian Gulf League seasons with a 1-1 draw Wednesday at Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Stadium.

Baniyas substitute Youssoufou Niakaté opened the scoring in the 21st minute, assisted by fellow substitute Mahamadou Camara. Ajman’s Junior Flemmings leveled the match deep into second-half stoppage time with a goal in the 90+4th minute. Camara also received a yellow card in the 66th minute.

The result defied pre-match projections from Interstat, which gave host Ajman a 77.7% probability to win and forecast a 2-1 victory. Both clubs now hold identical records of 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw in league play.