The match between Saudi Al-Ahli and Saudi Al-Hilal ignites a special rivalry between goalkeepers Edouard Mendy and Yassine Bounou, following exciting developments that occurred just hours before the encounter.

This match is part of the semi-finals of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, taking place at the Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah amidst great anticipation from the fans.

The match carries special psychological dimensions following the decision by the Confederation of African Football to strip the Senegal national football team of the Africa Cup title and award it to the Morocco national football team.

Mendy enters the match under the influence of this shocking decision, which presents him with a difficult mental test to regain his focus on the field.

On the other hand, Bono enters the match with high spirits, benefiting from the decision that recently awarded his national team the continental title.

In terms of numbers, Mendy participated in 29 matches this season, during which he conceded 27 goals and managed to keep a clean sheet in 14 games.

As for Bono, he played 25 matches for Al-Hilal, conceding 22 goals, while keeping a clean sheet in 11 games.

The confrontation between the two goalkeepers remains one of the key aspects of the match, given the intense competition between them to secure a spot in the final.