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Edouard Mendy is poised to make history this Saturday as he leads Al-Ahli into the AFC Champions League final against Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah. Two years after swapping European football for the Saudi Pro League, the Senegalese international now stands one match away from adding a major Asian title […]
Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie squandered a penalty on Tuesday when his Al Ahli side defeated Al Hilal 3-1 in the AFC Champions League semi-final. The experienced midfielder started the match for his team and helped with his overall performance on the matchday. His penalty was aimed toward the bottom left corner, but Al Hilal goalkeeper […]
Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie is anticipating a tough clash between his Al-Ahli Jeddah side and Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League semi-final. The semi-final clash will be played on Tuesday, April 29. Speaking in a pre-match interview, Franck Kessie said Al-Ahli are preparing well for what will be a tough clash. “Tomorrow’s match will be […]
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Ahead of Al-Ahli Saudi’s highly anticipated AFC Champions League quarter-final clash against Al-Hilal, captain Franck Kessie has issued a heartfelt appeal to the club’s supporters. With the stakes high, the Ivorian midfielder is urging fans to back the team as they face one of their fiercest rivals in a match that could shape their Champions […]
Al Ahli cruised into the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League with a dominant 3-0 victory over Thai side Buriram United, propelled by a scintillating performance from Riyad Mahrez. The match, played as a single-legged quarter-final, saw Al Ahli make a blistering start, taking the lead just four minutes into the game. A well-timed pass […]
Al-Nassr manager Stefano Pioli has opted to rest Sadio Mané for their upcoming Saudi Pro League fixture against Al-Orobah on Friday, January 27, 2025. The decision is aimed at ensuring the Senegalese forward is fully fit for the crucial AFC Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash against Esteghlal in Tehran. Fixture congestion concerns for […]
Riyad Mahrez has been a dominant force in this season’s AFC Champions League, delivering a series of standout performances for Al-Ahli Saudi. The Algerian international has established himself as a key figure in the competition, guiding his side with his technical brilliance and attacking contributions. Mahrez’s impressive numbers The former Manchester City winger has […]
