Fiery Statements from Saleh Abu Al-Shamat Before the Jeddah Derby
Thursday 05-03-2026
The Saudi Al-Ahli star, Saleh Abu Al-Shamat, revealed his preferred destination should he leave the "Al-Raqi" team, in statements that sparked widespread debate among Saudi football fans.

The player's statements came during his appearance on the famous Ramadan prank show "Ramez Level Al-Wahsh," hosted by the artist Ramez Galal, which is aired daily throughout the month of Ramadan.

During the episode, Abu Al-Shamat received a direct question about which club he prefers between Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad if Al-Ahli decides to let him go in the future.

The player did not hesitate to answer, stating that he would prefer to move to Al-Hilal, the team with the blue jersey, if he had to leave Al-Ahli in the upcoming period.

Abu Al-Shamat also selected the duo Ivan Toney and Karim Benzema as the best forwards in the Saudi Roshan League this season.

This comes as Al-Ahli prepares for a strong match against Al-Ittihad in the 25th round of the Saudi Roshn League.

The anticipated derby match will take place on Friday evening at the Inma Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, at 10:00 PM local time.

Al-Ahly enters the match occupying the second position in the league standings with 59 points, while Al-Ittihad is in fifth place, having collected 42 points after 24 rounds.

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A fiery statement from Abu Al-Shamat: Al-Dosari represents the full strength of the Saudi national team.

The Saudi Al-Ahli player, Saleh Abu Al-Shamat, praised the capabilities of Al-Hilal's star and captain, Salem Al-Dawsari, considering him the most important element in the strength of the Saudi national team.

Abu Al-Shamat's statements came during his appearance on the Ramadan prank show "Ramez Level El-Wesh," hosted by the Egyptian artist Ramez Galal.

The player emphasized during his talk that Salem Al-Dawsari is currently the best Saudi player, noting his significant impact on the national team.

Abu Al-Shamat clarified that Al-Dosari does not represent just 70% of the strength of the Saudi national team; rather, he sees him as the player responsible for 100% of the team's strength on the field.

Abu Al-Shamat is considered one of the most promising rising talents in Saudi football, having delivered impressive performances with Al-Ahli as well as with the national team during the current season.

The player participated in 33 matches for Al Ahly this season, during which he managed to score three goals and provide two assists, according to statistics from Transfermarkt.

Abu Al-Shamat joined Al-Ahli in the summer of last year, coming from Al-Khaleej with a contract extending for three seasons, keeping him with the team until June 2028.

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