2017 GCC Champions League

2017 GCC Champions League
دوري أبطال الخليج للأندية

The Gulf Cooperation Council logo of the tournament
Tournament details
Teams 12 (from AFC/UAFA confederations)

The GCC Champions League (Arabic: دوري أبطال الخليج للأندية), is an annually organized football league tournament for club of the Arabian Peninsula.

The 2017 will be after 2016 edition was postponed, therefore this will be the 31st edition to be played.

Teams

Entrants
Team Qualifying method App Last App
Group stage direct entrants (Groups A–D)
Bahrain Al-Muharraq SC 2016 Bahraini King's Cup winners 12th 2014
Bahrain Malkiya 3rd 2015–16 Bahrain First Division League 1st Debut
Kuwait Al-Salmiya SC 2nd 2015–16 Kuwaiti Premier League 6th 2012-13
Kuwait Kazma SC 4th 2015–16 Kuwaiti Premier League 4th 2012
Oman Al-Suwaiq 2nd 2015–16 Oman Professional League 2nd 2015
Oman Al-Oruba SC 3rd 2015–16 Oman Professional League 3rd 2009-10

Entrants
Team Qualifying method App Last App
Group stage direct entrants (Groups A–D)
Qatar Umm Salal SC 5th 2015–16 Qatar Stars League 3rd 2008
Qatar Al Ahli 8th 2015–16 Qatar Stars League 1st Debut
Saudi Arabia Al-Shabab FC 6th 2015–16 Saudi Professional League 3rd 1994
Saudi Arabia Khaleej FC 7th 2015–16 Saudi Professional League 1st Debut
United Arab Emirates Al-Wasl F.C. 6th 2015–16 UAE Pro-League 6th 2012
United Arab Emirates Al Dhafra FC 8th 2015–16 UAE Pro-League 1st Debut

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