New Signing Set to Shine: Abdulmalik Al-Jaber Debuts for Al-Nassr Against Damac
20 January 2026
Debut Day for Al-Nassr's New Signing
Al-Nassr fans are set for the debut of one of their new signings as they travel to Abha for the upcoming Saudi Pro League clash with Damac.
The match will be played at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha, in the 17th round of the season.
Team News and Context
Saudi journalist Ali Al-Anzi reports that Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus has included Abdulmalik Al-Jaber in the traveling squad.
Meanwhile, Wesley was left out, while Senegalese star Sadio Mane will miss the match due to AFCON 2025.
Al-Jaber's first official appearance for the club comes since his move from Željezničar in the summer transfer window, having previously been sidelined by a knee cartilage injury sustained during a pre-season camp in July.
The team recently beat Al-Shabab 3-2, a victory that helped push Al-Nassr into second place on 34 points, seven points behind leaders Al-Hilal.
Thus, the plan is for Al-Jaber to feature in Abha, marking a pivotal moment in a campaign that is increasingly shaping up to be dramatic.
There is more: The match will test the squad's resilience and the coach's rotation choices as they strive to maintain momentum in a tight league race.
Wednesday's fixture promises a lively atmosphere and the chance for the debutant to announce his arrival in style.
Punchline time: If this debut goes well, Jesus might start calling him “the miracle worker”—until then, the bench remains a loyal fan club. And if not, well, the only thing sharper than the striker will be the emojis on social media.
