Al Ahli’s Naif Masoud stuns team-mates with surprise piano and singing performance

Naif Masoud produced an unexpected musical performance for his Al Ahli Saudi team-mates and coaching staff at the team hotel before their Intercontinental Cup meeting with Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday evening.

After dinner, Masoud noticed a piano at the hotel and decided to perform for the squad. What began as an impromptu moment quickly attracted the attention of those around him, who were surprised by the midfielder’s ability away from football.

Masoud sat down at the piano and began to play, prompting a strong reaction from his team-mates. Many of them had not known that he possessed such a skill, and the hotel soon became the setting for an informal musical show as the squad prepared for their upcoming match.

He then added singing to the performance, revealing another talent as he delivered a vocal display in front of the players and staff. His contribution was met with considerable enthusiasm from those present.

Several Al Ahli players, members of the coaching staff and hotel workers took out their mobile phones to record the occasion. Masoud’s playing and singing, as well as his voice, drew widespread admiration from the audience.

The impromptu performance provided a light-hearted moment during Al Ahli’s camp and allowed Masoud to take centre stage for reasons unrelated to football.

Attention will now turn to whether he can make a similar impact on the pitch when Al Ahli face South African side Mamelodi Sundowns in the Intercontinental Cup on Saturday.