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Kamara's 67-Minute Loan Swap: Al-Nassr to Al-Shabab

2 February 2026

Kamara's 67-Minute Loan Swap: Al-Nassr to Al-Shabab
Kamara on loan from Al-Nassr to Al-Shabab

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The Saudi striker Haroun Kamara returns to square one.

Al-Nassr announced a loan of the 28-year-old attacker to Al-Shabab through the end of the 2025-26 season.

The move came in the final hours of the January 2026 window, with Al-Nassr's official X account noting Kamara's loan until the end of the season and wishing him success.

Kamara joined Al-Nassr in September 2025 from Al-Shabab for about 15 million riyals, but he did not secure regular playing time due to fierce competition with Ronaldo, Mane, and Felix.

He logged 366 minutes across eight appearances in all competitions this season, according to Transfermarkt.

Rules prevent a third club move in the same season, so Kamara returns to Al-Shabab after limited early-season action, including 67 minutes in a 4-1 defeat to Gulf.

With that, the forward's Saudi chapter takes another turn as the window closes.

Punchline 1: If minutes paid, Kamara would be a billionaire by now—he collects them one at a time.

Punchline 2: He moved between clubs so fast the clock filed a restraining order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which clubs are involved in Kamara's loan?

Al-Nassr loaned Kamara to Al-Shabab until the end of the 2025-26 season.

How many minutes did Kamara play this season?

366 minutes across eight appearances in all competitions.

Why did the move happen?

To gain more playing time behind a star-studded attack; the season rules also limit a player moving to a third club in the same season.

When did Kamara join Al-Nassr?

September 2025 from Al-Shabab for about 15 million riyals.