Ajax and partner club Sharjah FC will continue their partnership. Both parties agreed on a three-year contract extension. The partnership started in 2020. Four experienced Ajax coaches are helping to improve the local youth academy in the United Arab Emirates.
Ajax received an extended delegation from Sharjah FC last week. The representatives of Ajax's partner club from the United Arab Emirates got a unique behind-the-scenes look at sports complex de Toekomst and the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Ajax has been working closely with Sharjah FC through the Ajax Coaching Academy since 2020.
At 84, Ajax has the highest number of home-grown players actively playing in UEFA's 31 top club competitions. This is according to data agency CIES Football Observatory. Ajax has topped this list for the third year in a row.
Ajax will play the UEFA Conference League knock-out round play-off against Bodø/Glimt. That was the result of the draw in Nyon on Monday afternoon. The home match will take place on February 15th at 9:00 PM and the away match on February 22nd at 6:45 PM. Information about ticket sales will follow via official channels.