Egypt midfielder Hosni Abd-Rabou played full 90 minutes for the Emirate outfit, who gained their first point in the competition.

In the other group game, Saudi champions Hilal held Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor 1-1 in Tashkent.

Ahli are bottom of the group with one point, trailing leaders Pakhtakor by three. Hilal and Saba have two points from two draws.

Ahli's next game will be against Hilal in Riyadh on April 7th.