Tehran Times - Esteghlal edged closer to a place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 on Monday as the side from Iran drew 1-1 with Al Shorta at the Azadi Stadium, pushing the Iraqis nearer elimination while knocking out champions Al Ain.

Tasnim – Ghanaian forward Joel Kojo officially joined Iran’s Esteghlal football club on Saturday.