The Man From Al-Hofuf Born in Al-Hofuf in the Al-Ahsa Governate, in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, known for being the largest Date-producing area, Mohammad Al-Owais started his football career in 2012 with Al-Shabab. From Al-Shabab to Al-Ula The tall goalkeeper learned his craft at Al-Shabab and then moved to Al-Ahli in 2017, whereContinue reading “Al-Owais: The Great Wall of Saudi Arabia”
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Al-Nassr Meet Damac In The Clincher on Thursday Evening
Al-Nassr Have to beat Damac Al-Nassr are two points above Al-Hilal as the final day of the Roshn Saudi League approaches on Thursday. Al-Nassr have to beat Damac to win the Saudi League, which will be Al-Nassr’s first trophy since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo four years ago. Al-Hilal Too Can’t Lose or Play outContinue reading “Al-Nassr Meet Damac In The Clincher on Thursday Evening”
Al-Nassr Sitting Pretty On Top As Saudi League Takes A Break
Al-Nassr continued to impress, sans Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Knights of Najd thrashed Al-Khaleej 5-0 away in Saihat to stay atop the Roshn Saudi League. With 8 games remaining, the Saudi League took a break as EID beckoned the Kingdom. Al-Nassr stood 3 points clear of Al-Hilal ( who are still to lose a game)Continue reading “Al-Nassr Sitting Pretty On Top As Saudi League Takes A Break”
Amidst Ronaldo Injury Scare Al-Nassr Stay Atop Saudi League
The Roshn Saudi League is witnessing a tight triangular contest with just 10 games remaining. Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli Saudi and Al-Hilal are locked in an intense battle for the Saudi League Title. All three teams won their matches this week, thus keeping up the pressure on each other. Al-Hilal fought hard and secured a thrilling 5-3Continue reading “Amidst Ronaldo Injury Scare Al-Nassr Stay Atop Saudi League”
Al-Hilal To Face Al-Shabab In Taif Tonight, In A Critical Encounter
They were ruling the Roshn Saudi League table. Unbeaten all season, Al-Hilal had their tail up, but a spate of draws has pulled them down from the perch at the top to third position, with 3 points adrift from Al-Nassr and Al-Qadsiyah breathing down their neck. Al-Ahli having played one extra game are atop theContinue reading “Al-Hilal To Face Al-Shabab In Taif Tonight, In A Critical Encounter”
Ivan Toney The Fiercest Striker In Saudi Arabia
Ivan Toney has had an incredible career. The highly talented striker first played a crucial role in Brentford’s surge from a little known club to one of the brightest ones in the English Premier League. He then made it to England’s National Football Team and then moved to Saudi Arabia, where he has established himselfContinue reading “Ivan Toney The Fiercest Striker In Saudi Arabia”
Benzema Debuts With A Hat trick As Al-Hilal Hit A Sixer
It was a debut to remember for Karim Benzema, who left Al-Ittihad midway this season to join Al-Hilal in an unprecedented move. The former Real Madrid great and a Ballon d’Or winner had a great stint with Al-Ittihad, leading them to the Saudi Pro League title last season. Al-Hilal, unbeaten this season in the RSL,Continue reading “Benzema Debuts With A Hat trick As Al-Hilal Hit A Sixer”
Ronaldo Suspense Carries On As Al-Nassr Play Al-Ittihad On Friday
It is Cristiano Ronaldo’s 41st birthday today. The Portuguese great and arguably the greatest footballer of all times (GOAT) has once again captured the headlines. However, the news is not about his sporting exploits but because of reasons off the field. Ronaldo, playing for Al-Nassr, surprisingly did not take the field in the match againstContinue reading “Ronaldo Suspense Carries On As Al-Nassr Play Al-Ittihad On Friday”
Riyadh Turns Blue As Al-Hilal Thump Al-Nassr
Win after Win after Win is what is making Al-Hilal’s season a truly special one. The Blue Waves under Simone Inzaghi had recorded 10 wins at a stretch and were the only undefeated team in the Roshn Saudi League, when they hosted arch rivals Al-Nassr at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, last night. With Al-NassrContinue reading “Riyadh Turns Blue As Al-Hilal Thump Al-Nassr”
Wasteful Al-Nassr Lose to Al-Qadsiyah At Home
Till a few days ago, Al-Nassr had notched up their 10th straight victory in the opening 10 games of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) and were well placed on top of the table. But the next 3 games have yielded just 1 point, putting shackles on the fast-moving Knights of Najd. Al-Nassr drew with Al-EttifaqContinue reading “Wasteful Al-Nassr Lose to Al-Qadsiyah At Home”