Al Wahda lost 1-0 to Al Jazira in their Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup opener on 20 September. Zayed Al Hammadi was injured during the match, and the reported recovery estimate is more than two and a half months. He could be out until the start of the new year.
Sofascore's match data and Gulf News both reported the 1-0 result.
Talisca scored the only goal as Al Jazira beat Al Wahda 1-0 in the Abu Dhabi derby on 20 September 2026.
Medical checks will determine next steps
Al Wahda said Al Hammadi is undergoing detailed medical examinations. The checks will assess his condition and help determine his treatment. 365Scores, citing the club, reported that preliminary medical findings indicate surgery is required. The club will set an operation date after the examinations are complete.
No date has been announced. Surgery remains the likely next step, based on the preliminary findings. The medical assessments are still underway.
That takes time.
A long spell out
Al Hammadi has played twice for Al Wahda this season, once in the ADNOC Pro League and once in a cup competition, according to 365Scores. The club has not announced an official return date. For now, the reported recovery estimate is the only timeline available.
ESPN's Al Wahda squad listing identifies Zayed Ahmed Al Hammadi as a 30-year-old UAE goalkeeper. The profile lists him at 1.78 metres tall and 83 kilograms.
Elsewhere in UAE club news, Shabab Al Ahli's Bezerra signing was a recent squad move. Al Wahda now face an expected absence in goal, with surgery and rehabilitation likely.
Al Hammadi featured in both domestic competitions this season. He is expected to miss more than two and a half months. The club has yet to complete its assessments or set an operation date. No return date yet.
