Why was Al Nassr vs Neftchi Fergana kickoff delayed at 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite?

The game between Al Nassr and Neftchi Fergana in Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite suffered a delay in the kickoff time due to problems in Riyadh. The AFC Champions League Elite fixture between Al Nassr and Neftchi Fergana at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh was officially postponed following heightened security alerts in the Saudi Arabian capital. Match officials halted pre-game preparations after regional air defense activity and a missile strike in the wider Riyadh metropolitan area triggered emergency security protocols surrounding the stadium, as reported by Ryan Rozbiani.