Al Ahli’s 4-1 Victory Sends Shockwaves Through the Saudi Pro League
21 January 2026
Match Highlights
Media pundit Walid Al-Faraj issued striking remarks after Al Ahli Jeddah beat Al Khaleej 4-1 in Round 17 of the Saudi Pro League.
The win lifts them to 37 points and keeps them second, four points behind leaders Al Hilal for now.
Pundit Commentary
On his show Action with Walid, Al-Faraj said Al Ahli have shaken the league with wins and stay focused on the pitch.
He added that in the past the club would sack coaches after a couple of slips, but now the focus is purely football.
He noted Al Ahli sit second in many respects, behind Al Hilal, while Ivan Toni is second top scorer, a single goal behind Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr.
He closed by urging fans to back the team, especially in matches in Jeddah, to sustain the challenge.
Punchline 1: If enthusiasm counted as goals, Al Ahli would already lift the trophy.
Punchline 2: The crowd in Jeddah is louder than the rumors in the locker room.
