Moroccan stars En-Nesyri and Bounou set for Saudi Pro League showdown

Morocco internationals Youssef En-Nesyri and Yassine Bounou are set to face each other when Al-Ittihad take on Al-Hilal in the eighth round of the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.

The fixture at the Kingdom Arena has added interest for Moroccan football fans, with Al-Ittihad striker En-Nesyri potentially going up against Bounou, who is expected to guard the Al-Hilal goal.

En-Nesyri has emerged as a leading candidate to spearhead Al-Ittihad’s attack after Nigerian forward George Ilenikhena’s chances of featuring were reduced by an injury concern.

Bounou, meanwhile, is expected to return to action for Al-Hilal following his involvement with the Moroccan national team during the international break.

Top spot at stake

The match carries significant weight in the Saudi Pro League title race, with the two sides separated by just one point.

Al-Ittihad sit second in the standings on 17 points, one behind leaders Al-Hilal. A win for either team could prove important in the battle for the top position.

With En-Nesyri potentially leading the visitors’ attack and Bounou tasked with keeping them out, the meeting offers a compelling contest between two established figures in Moroccan football.