Ajax have faced Hajduk Split on four previous occasions. Of those four matches, the Ajax players played in Split only once. It is time to look back at all the previous encounters with ‘the Ajax of the Balkans’. A flashback featuring some (very) fine goals and unique photographs from the Ajax archives that have never been used before.
Head coach Míchel Sánchez has travelled to Croatia with 22 players for the away match against Hajduk Split. The first match in the League Phase of the UEFA Conference League will take place on Thursday evening at 18:45. Ajax reached the main competition by overcoming FK Vojvodina, Shelbourne FC and FC Sion in successive qualifying rounds.
Ajax and MWS (MatchWornShirt) have entered into a partnership until at least mid-2029. As an Ajax Partner, MWS will auction match worn and signed Ajax shirts online via its international platform, where fellow partner clubs such as FC Barcelona, AC Milan, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are also active. Supporters and collectors will therefore have the opportunity to acquire a unique shirt. This season, Ajax shirts from all remaining matches in the Eredivisie, UEFA Conference League and Dutch Cup will be auctioned. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Ajax Foundation.
Ajax - NEC finished 1-1 for the second year in a row. Tolu gave Ajax the lead early in the match. Fifteen minutes after the opening goal, the scores were level again. Following a foul by Jorthy Mokio, the referee pointed to the spot. Tjaronn Chery converted the penalty to set the final score.
Ajax have dropped points at home for the second match in a row. Before the international break, they drew 2-2 with Excelsior. On Saturday evening, Míchel Sánchez's side were held to a 1-1 draw by NEC.
Ajax U23 suffered a heavy defeat against VVV-Venlo on Friday evening. At a rain-soaked De Toekomst, the visitors from Limburg proved too strong, running out 0-3 winners. Diego Pugno was shown a red card with fifteen minutes remaining.
Míchel Sánchez looked ahead on Friday afternoon to the resumption of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie. Ajax will host NEC on Saturday evening at 9:00 PM and is expecting an intense encounter.
Legends of AFC Ajax and FC Barcelona will face each other at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Sunday 15 November 2026. On this day, Johan Cruijff made its debut for AFC Ajax in 1964. The Legacy Match is a tribute to Johan Cruijff, who passed away on 24 March 2016. All proceeds go to the Johan Cruyff Foundation.
Julian Brandt has won September’s Goal of the Month. The German magician finished first and second in the voting with his two goals. In the end, the fans found his strike against Fortuna Sittard just a little more impressive than his goal against Willem II. Goal of the Month is powered by Curaçao.
Kasper Dolberg successfully underwent surgery on his right knee in Copenhagen on Tuesday. The striker sustained the injury during a training session with the Danish national team during the international break.
The international break has come to an end and Ajax's international players have returned to Amsterdam. On Wednesday, the squad continued preparations for the resumption of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie with Saturday's home match against NEC in sight. The fixture at the Johan Cruyff ArenA kicks off at 21:00 on Saturday evening.
Kasper Dolberg celebrates his 29th birthday this Tuesday. The ice-cold finisher made his official debut for Ajax in July 2016 in the UEFA Champions League qualifying round against PAOK Thessaloniki. Across two spells in Amsterdam, the Dane scored (and continues to score) many phenomenal goals. In honour of his birthday, we have compiled ten fine strikes by the Ajax player.