Mahrez Sparks Al Ahli's Bold XI for Roshen Pro League Showdown with Al-Taawoun
14 January 2026
Lineup and Context
Riyad Mahrez headlines Al Ahli's starting XI, announced by German coach Matthias Jaissle for the Al-Taawoun clash.
The western club hosts the Qassim-based side at the Al-Enmaa Stadium, in the 15th round of the Roshen Pro League.
Starting XI
Goalkeeper: Abdulrahman Al-Sanabi
Defence: Mohamed Bakr, Roger Ibanez, Mire Demiral, Zakaria Houssawi
Midfield: Valentin Atangana, Enzo Miu, Matheus Goncalves
Attack: Riyad Mahrez, Wenderson Galino, Evan Toni.
The Algerian star Riyad Mahrez returns to the starting XI after ending his nation's Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
Al Ahli sit fourth in the Roshen Saudi League with 28 points, three behind third-placed Al Taawoun on 31.
Fans dream Mahrez's magic will tip the scales, with a wink that football sometimes runs on jokes.
