Football beyond mainstream
In a historic night for Saudi football, Al-Ahli claimed their maiden AFC Champions League title after a commanding 2-0 win over Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in the final on Saturday. The match, held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, saw the Saudi giants deliver a clinical performance to lift the prestigious trophy. Under the…
In a thrilling semifinal clash, Al-Ahli Jeddah secured their spot in the AFC Champions League Elite final after defeating rivals Al-Hilal 3-1 at the radiant Jewel Stadium on Tuesday. Al-Ahli took an early lead with two first-half goals from Roberto Firmino (9’) and Ivan Toney (27’), putting them in a commanding position. However, Al-Hilal fought…
Karim Benzema came to Al-Ittihad’s rescue with a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer, securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw against rivals Al-Ahli in a pulsating Jeddah derby on Saturday. The result keeps the league leaders five points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League after Matchweek 26. Match Highlights Al-Ahli struck first when Roger Ibañez powered…
In an action-packed Friday night in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal reclaimed their winning form with a 2-0 victory over Al-Fayha, while Al-Ahli and Al-Khaleej battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the 24th round of the competition. Al-Hilal Closes In on League LeadersAl-Hilal secured a crucial win against Al-Fayha at King Abdullah Sports City…
Al-Ittihad, one of the league’s top contenders, struggled to break down a resilient Al-Akhdoud. The result yet leaves Al-Ittihad sex points clear on top. Alqadsia has made another notable climb in the table after a hard fought victory over Al-Riyadh. This made them seven points behind the league leaders and just one point behind alhilal….
In a dramatic Saudi Pro League clash on Friday, Ivan Toney’s second-half hat-trick powered Al-Ahli to a stunning 3-2 victory over Al-Hilal at the Kingdom Arena, dealing a massive blow to Al-Hilal’s title aspirations. The result leaves Al-Hilal five points behind league leaders Al-Ittihad, with manager Lauren Blanc’s side now under pressure to bounce back…
Al Ahli Secures Fifth Place with Dominant Performance Al Ahli delivered a commanding performance, defeating Al Qadsiah 4-1 at the Alinma Stadium. The win saw Al Ahli climb to fifth place in the Saudi Pro League standings with 44 points, while Al Qadsiah dropped to fourth place, trailing Al Nassr on goal difference. English striker…
In a thrilling encounter on Saturday, Al Ahly and Zamalek played out a 1-1 draw in the 15th round of the Egyptian Premier League. The match, filled with tension and late drama, saw Moroccan stars on both sides making decisive contributions. Al Ahly’s new signing, Ashraf Ben Sharqi, opened the scoring in the 72nd minute,…
In the 21st round of the Roshn Saudi League, both Al-Ahli and Al-Qadisiyah claimed important victories on Friday evening, solidifying their positions in the league standings. Al-Ahli delivered a strong performance, defeating Damak 2-0. Ivan Toney opened the scoring in the 4th minute, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error. Wenderson Galeno sealed the win with a…
In the concluding round of the 2024-2025 AFC Elite Champions League group stage, Alnassr and Alahli delivered notable performances. Al-Nassr secured third place in their group after a goalless draw against Iranian hosts Persepolis. Despite both teams’ efforts, neither managed to break the deadlock, resulting in a single point for each. This draw elevated Al-Nassr’s…
