Derby Dilemma: Ayman Yahya’s Yellow Card Could Silence Al-Nassr’s Secret Weapon
4 January 2026
Derby Dilemma: Ayman Yahya’s Card Count Could Shake Riyadh’s Big Match
Al-Nassr face a potential setback as a key weapon could be sidelined for the Riyadh derby against Al-Hilal after a possible caution in the round-14 clash with Al-Qadisiyah in the Saudi Pro League.
According to Al-Yawm, the Saudi daily, Ayman Yahya is trying to avoid a yellow card in the upcoming fixture against Al-Qadisiyah so he can participate in the Riyadh derby.
Yahya currently has three yellow cards; another booking against Al-Qadisiyah could rule him out of the big showdown with Al-Hilal.
Al-Nassr are scheduled to meet Al-Qadisiyah on Thursday, January 8, before clashing with Hilal in the Riyadh derby on Monday, January 12.
They sit atop the Saudi Pro League with 31 points, two clear of Al-Hilal, who have a game in hand.
Ayman Yahya has appeared in 14 matches this season across all competitions, scoring one goal and providing one assist, with 834 minutes on the pitch.
Jorge Jesus’s squad have failed to win their last two league games, drawing 2-2 with Al-Ettifaq and losing 3-2 to Al-Ahli.
In the lead-up to the derby, the risk adds tension to a title chase that is already tight and entertaining for neutral fans who enjoy a good tactical chess game.
Punchline 1: If Ayman gets booked again, the coach will need a calendar app—because that yellow card will be more punctual than a striker’s goal celebration.
Punchline 2: Ayman collects cards like limited editions; rumor has it he’s chasing the full deck before the Riyadh derby. Good luck with that, champ.
