Home / Sport / Football / Auckland FCSamuel SherryJournalist·NZ Herald·21 Aug, 2026 03:01 AM3 mins to read‌Auckland FC trains at North Harbour Stadium ahead of the new season.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Controversy and uncertainty surround Auckland FC’s trip to Saudi Arabia, where they will play their Fifa Intercontinental Cup first-round match.

The Black Knights will play Saudi club Al-Ahli in Jeddah after qualifying for the competition by winning the OFC Pro League. But they find themselves competing against a backdrop

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