Zekaria Hawsawi and Brazilian Matheus Gonsalves, who recently joined Al Ahli, participated in the team's first training session on Sunday after the break granted by coach Matthias Jaissle during the international stoppage.

The duo showed good physical and technical levels, confirming their readiness to participate in the upcoming match against Al Ettifaq, scheduled for next Friday, as part of the Roshan Saudi League.

The team players returned to collective training after the break, with the absence of international players engaged with their national teams, who are expected to join the squad two days before the match.

Al Ahli is preparing to continue its successful journey after defeating Al Arabi on Sunday in the Round of 32 of the King Abdulaziz Cup, following their Super Cup victory at the start of the new season.

The Western team managed to open its campaign in the Roshan Saudi League with a victory over Neom, winning one goal to nil, in a match that showcased the strength of the team’s preparations for the current season.

The coaching staff led by Jaissle hopes to quickly integrate Hawsawi and Gonsalves into the team's plan to enhance defensive and offensive options in preparation for the upcoming competitions.