Dosari Dazzles in the Roshen Derby, Outshines Mahrez in the Top 20 Round
8 November 2025
Round eight of the Roshen Pro League delivered drama from start to finish, with the Jeddah derby stealing the spotlight as Al Ahli beat Al Ittihad 1-0 on Saturday night.
Meanwhile, Al Nassr continued their winning run, overcoming Neom 3-1 to reach 24 points at the top of the table.
Al Hilal's 4-2 victory over Al Najmah kept the race tight, moving them to 20 points in third, just behind second-placed Al Ta’awon (21).
Al Ahli climbed to fifth with 16 points, while Al Ittihad remained eighth on 11 as the league kept turning the wheel of fortune.
Star of the Round
Salem Al-Dosari, captain of Al Hilal, was named the standout performer, scoring twice and providing a crucial assist while contributing in both attack and defense. He edged rivals like Riyad Mahrez who dazzled in the derby for different sides.
Other nominees included Georgios Masouras, Matteo Ritigi, Roger Martinez, and more, but Dosari’s all-round impact was the catalyst for his team’s success.
Top 20 Roshen Round
Koora’s Round Eight selections identified the season’s best 20 players based on an editorial and fan-driven process. This marks the second edition of the award, with Dosari already earning the honor in the previous campaign and now cracking the XI again this year.
Points are awarded per player in the round, with the best getting 3 points and each involved star contributing to the cumulative ranking, culminating in a top 20 list where Dosari features among the leaders.
Two lighthearted punchlines to end the piece:
Dosari’s brace was so bright the stadium asked for sunglasses.
If goals were jokes, Dosari just delivered the main punchline of the round.
