Clash Sparks a Bold Move: Shabab Dismisses Coach Ahead of Al Ahli Jeddah Showdown
11 February 2026
Context
Shabab have made a decisive move this season, hours before the much anticipated clash with Al Ahli Jeddah in the Saudi Pro League.
Update
The club will host Al Ahli this Friday in the 22nd round of the competition, as fans brace for a tense showdown.
According to Okaz, the Saudi daily, Shabab has sacked their Spanish coach Emmanuel Aljwasil from his duties, with the club already lining up a replacement.
Okaz also tweeted that the management is prepping the successor's file for signing within the next two days.
This comes amid disappointing results since Aljwasil took charge, replacing the Turkish coach Fatih Terim.
In 23 matches this season, the Spaniard has won just 6, drawn 7 and lost 10.
As a consequence, Shabab sit 13th in the table with 19 points, just 7 clear of relegation places.
Punchline: That tactic is so off target even GPS rebels.
Punchline: In football keep your head up; on this bench, not.
