The Union's Foreign Players List Sparks Controversy Before Facing Al-Khulood
Tuesday 17-03-2026
The technical staff of the Saudi Al-Ittihad Club, led by Sergio Conceição, has announced the list of foreign players for the match against Al-Kholood in the semi-finals of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup.

The list included prominent names led by Predrag Rajković, Danilo Pereira, and Fabinho Tavares, alongside Mahamadou Doumbia and Houssem Aouar.

The list also included influential attacking players such as Steven Bergwijn, Moussa Diaby, and Youssef En-Nesyri, reflecting the team's desire for an early resolution.

The selections also included Mario Mitaj and Roger Fernandes among the list of approved foreign players for the upcoming match.

On the other hand, the Portuguese coach decided to exclude three foreign players from the squad for technical reasons, without revealing any additional details about them.

The team enters this match with the ambition of securing a victory and advancing to the final, amidst strong competition for the championship title.

The match is scheduled to take place at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah on Wednesday evening, amidst great anticipation from the fans for this decisive encounter.

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