Mendy's Bold Take: The Road to the Saudi Pro League Title Demands This

Mendy on the title race

The Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy of Al-Ahli Jeddah shared bold thoughts on competing for the Roshen Saudi Pro League title, stressing that reaching the summit requires ongoing hard work. He urged patience and consistency. These traits, he says, are what separate champions from also-rans.

He had just returned to Al-Ahli's lineup after the Africa Cup of Nations, guiding his team to a 3-0 win over Neom in round 18 of the league.

Neom match and fan support

In a statement on the Eight platform, he said: 'Happy with the winning streak we've built; if we want the title and to stay on top, we must win—no substitutes.'

He added: 'We enjoy strong focus right now, and our goal is to keep this momentum to please our fans and reach the top in the near future.'

Regarding Neom, he said: 'We faced a tough opponent, yet we controlled the match and grabbed the win away from home.'

He concluded by addressing Al-Ahli's supporters: 'I love them dearly; their backing today and during the Africa Cup run meant everything, and I am grateful.'

Punchline 1: If titles were pizzas, ours would come with extra cheese and no calories.

Punchline 2: Our defense is so solid that even strikers need a map to find the net.