Al-Ahli's Bold Title Bid in a Tight Saudi Pro League Race
9 March 2026
Al-Ahli eyes Saudi Pro League crown as title race tightens
The Green Legend, Saeed Al-Owairan, breaks his silence and backs Al-Ahli Jeddah to win the Roshen Pro League, saying the 'Raqi' are delivering stunning form this season.
This season features a fierce title race, with Al-Nassr on top with 64 points, followed by Al-Ahli two points behind, and Al-Hilal three points adrift.
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Al-Owairan told the Saudi sports daily Al-Riyadhia that Al-Ahli are performing well and look like the team with the best chance to lift the trophy in the end.
He added: "While Al-Ahli is the frontrunner for the title, I would love to see Al-Nassr clinch it in the end."
He continued by naming a star-studded shortlist this season, led by Karim Benzema and the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix, plus Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Yannick Carrasco, highlighting the high level shown in domestic competition.
On the youth side, Al-Owairan expressed concern about frequent player sales and management changes undermining stability, noting how it has impacted team performance in recent seasons.
He concluded that bringing back former club legends could help rebuild the squad, reinforce discipline, and push for trophies in the future.
Punchline 1: If the title race were a movie, Al-Ahli would be the cliffhanger that leaves everyone coughing popcorn.
Punchline 2: And if suspense were a sport, the league would be playing in overtime forever—welcome to the ultimate thriller.
