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Jorge Jesus confident Al Nassr can overcome Al Ahli in Saudi Super Cup final despite Mane absence
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Nassr manager Jorge Jesus expressed full confidence in his team’s readiness for the Saudi Super Cup final against Al Ahli on Saturday in Hong Kong, stressing that his side is capable of lifting the trophy despite the absence of star forward Sadio Mane.Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the Portuguese coach described the clash as a showcase for Saudi football’s rise on the global stage.“This final is another milestone in my career, and I believe tomorrow can be my first title with Al Nassr. We’re facing a strong opponent who looks better than last season, but we are prepared,” Jesus said.He added: “This is a celebration of Saudi football. The whole world will be watching, and it reflects the tremendous work being done here. We look...
August 22, 2025

Jorge Jesus confident Al Nassr can overcome Al Ahli in Saudi Super Cup final despite Mane absence

Al Ahli’s Ivan Toney says critics fuel their Saudi Super Cup title push: ‘No one wants us to win’
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al-Ahli’s English forward Ivan Toney has set his sights firmly on lifting the Saudi Super Cup when his side face Al Nassr in Saturday’s final at Hong Kong International Stadium.Speaking on the eve of the title clash, Toney underlined the players’ determination to begin the season with silverware.“We are excited to play this match. As the coach said, we want to win the title at the start of the season,” he told reporters.The showdown will also see Toney go head-to-head with Nassr defender Mohamed Simakan, a battle he expects to be intense.“It will be a passionate contest as always against him. He is a fighter, and we will see that on the pitch,” Toney said.Al-Ahli’s build-up in Hong Kong has been far from smooth, but Toney insisted those...
August 22, 2025

Al Ahli’s Ivan Toney says critics fuel their Saudi Super Cup title push: ‘No one wants us to win’

Al Ittihad loan Marwan Al-Sahafi to Belgium’s Royal Antwerp
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad announced that midfielder Marwan Al-Sahafi will join Belgian club Royal Antwerp on a one-year loan deal, giving the young talent his first taste of European football.The move is part of Al Ittihad’s wider strategy to provide promising players with international exposure, helping them develop both technically and professionally.The Jeddah-based club emphasized that such opportunities are aligned with its long-term objectives and Saudi Arabia’s vision for the future of sports.Al-Sahafi, regarded as one of Saudi football’s rising stars, is expected to benefit significantly from the experience in Belgium, gaining valuable minutes and adapting to a different football culture. The club hopes the loan spell will sharpen his...
August 22, 2025

Al Ittihad loan Marwan Al-Sahafi to Belgium’s Royal Antwerp

Al Ahli thrash 10-man Qadsiah to reach Saudi Super Cup final
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Ahli booked their place in the Saudi Super Cup final with a resounding 5-1 win over 10-man Qadsiah on Wednesday in Hong Kong, setting up a high-stakes clash with Al Nassr for the title.Despite conceding first, Al Ahli responded with authority and took full control of the match following the 42nd-minute sending off of Ghanaian winger Christopher Bonsu Baah in his competitive debut for Qadsiah.Qadsiah struck early, taking an eighth-minute lead through Gastón Álvarez, who nodded in unmarked from close range after a low cross by Mohammed Al Thani from a corner. But their lead lasted only four minutes.Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessié equalized in the 12th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error following a throw-in, calmly slotting the ball into the net...
August 20, 2025

Al Ahli thrash 10-man Qadsiah to reach Saudi Super Cup final

Mané and Félix fire 10-man Al Nassr into Saudi Super Cup final
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Sadio Mané and João Félix struck as 10-man Al Nassr edged Al Ittihad 2-1 in a dramatic Saudi Super Cup semi-final on Tuesday in Hong Kong, securing their place in the final despite a first-half red card.Mané opened the scoring in the 10th minute, converting a precise pass from Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozović to give Al Nassr an early advantage after a dominant start.But Al Ittihad hit back quickly. Dutch winger Steven Bergwijn capitalized on defensive confusion to equalize in the 16th minute, making it 1-1 and resetting the tempo of a frenetic first half.The match took a major turn in the 25th minute when Saudi referee Khalid Al-Turais showed a straight red card to Mané, reducing Nassr to 10 men and raising questions about their ability to...
August 19, 2025

Mané and Félix fire 10-man Al Nassr into Saudi Super Cup final

Jaissle eyes Super Cup title as Ahli embrace late invitation
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle struck a confident tone ahead of his team’s Saudi Super Cup semi-final clash against Al Qadsiah, saying his side is fully focused on lifting the trophy even though their participation came via a last-minute invitation.Speaking at a press conference in Hong Kong, Jaissle said: “This match wasn’t originally on our calendar, but once the invitation came, we embraced it. We aim to be true ambassadors of the nation and that means playing to win.”Jaissle, who is coaching in Hong Kong for the first time, played down concerns about the unfamiliar conditions: “No reason to worry about the weather. The team is well prepared, and I’m optimistic heading into the season.”He also addressed recent speculation over team...
August 18, 2025

Jaissle eyes Super Cup title as Ahli embrace late invitation

Al Qadsiah coach González eyes dream start with Super Cup push
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Qadsiah manager Michel González says the 2025 Saudi Super Cup presents the perfect launchpad for a strong start to the new season, adding that only the absence of Al Hilal keeps the tournament from being a complete showcase of Saudi Arabia's top football talent.Speaking ahead of his team’s semi-final clash with Al Ahli in Hong Kong, González downplayed any fear factor. “Unlike last season, we don’t fear any team,” he said.“This tournament is a reward for our efforts last year, and it gives us motivation to continue on the same path. We know the level of the opponent, but we are not afraid.”González was candid in his view that the competition features the top four teams from last season — but added with a smirk, “The tournament...
August 18, 2025

Al Qadsiah coach González eyes dream start with Super Cup push

Blanc keeps Ronaldo plan under wraps as Al Ittihad prepare for Al Nassr showdown
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Ittihad head coach Laurent Blanc remained tight-lipped on how he plans to contain Cristiano Ronaldo, as his side prepares to face Al Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final in Hong Kong.Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Blanc was asked directly about his approach to stopping Ronaldo.He replied with a smile: “If I had the solution to stop Ronaldo, I wouldn't share it with you. He’s a great player, and Al Nassr have a lot of quality players. We need to defend well and score to win.”Blanc, who took over Al Ittihad during the last summer, emphasized the team's mental and psychological readiness.“We are here with one clear goal to win the tournament. We are mentally prepared, and we know our opponent well,” he said.Asked whether...
August 18, 2025

Blanc keeps Ronaldo plan under wraps as Al Ittihad prepare for Al Nassr showdown

Jesus eyes fourth Super Cup title as Ronaldo, Félix lead Al Nassr charge
Saudi Gazette reportHONG KONG — Al Nassr head coach Jorge Jesus expressed confidence in his squad ahead of the Saudi Super Cup semi-final, revealing his ambition to win the tournament for a fourth time in his managerial career.Speaking ahead of the clash against Al Ittihad, Jesus said: “This won’t be my first Super Cup. Hopefully, this will be my fourth win. Football in Saudi Arabia has developed significantly and I thank the leadership here for that. I’ve been at Al Nassr for a month, and we’ve done a lot of work already.”The Portuguese tactician added: “I’ve had the chance to play in three Super Cups before and this is my fourth. The match won’t be easy, and we’re still working on implementing our ideas with the players.”Addressing comparisons between his tenures at...
August 18, 2025

Jesus eyes fourth Super Cup title as Ronaldo, Félix lead Al Nassr charge

Saud Abdulhamid becomes first Saudi player to debut in French league
PARIS — Saudi Arabia’s Saud Abdulhamid made history on Thursday night by becoming the first Saudi footballer to play in the French top flight, appearing as a second-half substitute in RC Lens’ 1-0 loss to Lyon in the opening round of Ligue 1.Abdulhamid, who joined Lens on a season-long loan from Serie A side AS Roma, received a warm ovation from the home crowd at Stade Bollaert-Delelis when he stepped onto the pitch.Despite Lens' defeat, the moment was a personal milestone for the Saudi international, whose entry into the French league adds to the growing global footprint of Saudi football talent.The match’s only goal came in first-half stoppage time (45+1) through Georgian striker Georges Mikautadze, who capitalized on a precise assist from Belgian winger Malick Fofana one of...
August 17, 2025

Saud Abdulhamid becomes first Saudi player to debut in French league

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