Under Pressure, Rising Spirits: Al-Ahli Jeddah Triumphs After a Costly Slip Against Al-Nassr
2 January 2026
Match context
Abdulrahman Al-Sanabi, the goalkeeper for Al-Ahli Jeddah, addressed the mistake he made during the clash with Al-Nassr in the 13th round of the Roshen Saudi League.
Al-Ahli Jeddah prevailed 3-2, with Al-Nassr’s tally stopping at 31 points at the summit, while Al-Ahli edged to 25 points in fourth place.
Post-match reflections
After the game, Al-Sanabi said: “More important than the error on Al-Nassr’s first goal is how I handled it; the support from teammates and the coaches and administrators was decisive in overcoming the moment and continuing the match with a positive mindset to win.”
He added: “I thank my fellow players and the coaching and administrative staff; after the mistake everyone came over to talk and encourage me, and the three points were what mattered most.”
“Mistakes are part of football, and what matters is recovering quickly afterward. Thank God I stayed alert in those moments, nothing discouraged me, and we managed to win. As I said, errors happen in football, even great goalkeepers err.”
He continued: “I apologize to everyone for the mistake, and God willing we’ll make it up in upcoming matches.”
Regarding the conversation with the sporting director Pedro after the match, Al-Sanabi said: “He told me he trusted me; you were the one who caused the goal, and you’re the one who will win us the match.”
He concluded: “After the match he repeated the same thing I told you. In the second half, thank God I didn’t lose my rhythm.”
