Koulibaly's Return Date Revealed: Will He Feature Against Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League?
25 January 2026
Koulibaly's Return Timeline
The club's medical staff informed the head coach that centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly will miss the next two league fixtures before returning for the Al Ahli game.
League Context and Next Steps
In the Saudi Pro League, Al Hilal will host Al Ahli at the Kingdom Arena. Koulibaly's availability could strengthen a defense that sits at the summit with 44 points, four clear of the nearest rivals, though the leaders still have a game in hand.
The Senegal international also played a key role in his country's AFCON title, and his return would be a welcome boost as Al Hilal chase more silverware.
With Koulibaly back in consideration, the team eyes a continued advantage over Al Ahli. The comeback could tip a tight race in the title run-in.
Punchline 1: Timing so precise, even the calendar slept through the alarm—Koulibaly’s back just in time for the title run.
Punchline 2: The defense is tightening up so much that the ball might have to apply for a visa to cross it.
