Ajax have taken a strong advantage into the return leg of their UEFA Conference League tie against FK Vojvodina at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. The first leg in Serbia ended in a convincing 1-4 win for the Ajax side. Debutant Mohamed Abdalla scored Ajax's fourth goal of the evening, putting the finishing touch on an impressive victory.
Ajax played their first official match of the 2026/2027 season against FK Vojvodina on Thursday. The Amsterdam side won the second qualifying round fixture for the UEFA Conference League group stage 1-4.
Ajax has unveiled its new away kit for the 2026/2027 season. The black kit with orange accents celebrates the club’s history while looking ahead to the future. A subtle light-grey graphic integrated into the design highlights nine of the club’s most significant sporting achievements. The kit is also the first official Ajax match kit to feature the adidas Originals logo, adding a classic touch to the overall design.
This is the new away kit for the 2026/2027 season. The design of the kit is inspired by nine iconic moments in Ajax history, including winning the third star in 2011, the UEFA Champions League triumph in 1995 and the European Cup I trilogy in 1971, 1972 and 1973.
Ajax's competitive campaign officially gets under way. On Thursday evening at 20:00, the Amsterdammers will face FK Vojvodina away in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. Before the squad departed for Serbia, the group trained in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
Ajax Women recorded a 4-1 victory over OH Leuven in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday afternoon. Anouk Bruil's side proved too strong for the reigning Belgian champions, with goals from Mirte van Koppen, Lina Touzani, Katja Snoeijs and Joëlle Smits.
Ajax head coach Míchel Sánchez has selected 23 players for the club’s first official match of the 2026/27 season, the away fixture against FK Vojvodina. In Serbia, the Ajax squad will be looking to take an important step towards qualification for the UEFA Conference League group stage. The first leg of the second qualifying round will be played on Thursday, with kick-off at 20:00.
Ahead of Ajax's first competitive fixture of the season, away to FK Vojvodina, we sat down for an in-depth conversation with head coach Míchel Sánchez. How did he experienced his first few weeks at Ajax? How are the players responding to his philosophy, and what has stood out to him during pre-season? "A player who presses gives energy to the team."
Ajax and FC Barcelona have reached an agreement on the transfer of Renee van Asten. The 19-year-old defender was under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2027.
It was barely two years ago that Renee van Asten found herself at a crossroads. She had to choose between signing for the Ajax Women or accepting a unique opportunity to combine studies and football at Harvard University in the United States. She followed her heart and joined Ajax, fulfilling a lifelong dream. That decision has proven to be the right one. After just one outstanding season in Amsterdam, Van Asten has earned herself a remarkable move to FC Barcelona.
New signing Marcos Leonardo has taken his first steps on the training pitch in Amsterdam. The Brazilian forward joined the group for the first time on Tuesday. Watch the footage here
Ajax Women look back on a good training week in Austria. A day before their departure, the squad played a friendly against German side 1. FC Nürnberg. According to head coach Anouk Bruil, however, it was also an important week for team-building. "When we play in the UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying round, we will need more than just our footballing qualities; we will also need to be mentally ready. Those two things need to come together."