Saudi Pro League: Mahrez faces off against Aouar in Al-Ahli vs Al-Ittihad clash

06.03.26 FT Pro League Saudi Arabia

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The Jeddah derby sees Al-Ahli take on their rivals Al-Ittihad this Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM GMT as part of Matchday 25 of the Saudi Pro League.

Two Algerian internationals will go head-to-head in this derby: Riyad Mahrez and Houssem Aouar. It's a game within the game between two of the Saudi league's brightest stars.

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Riyad Mahrez, with 3 goals and 7 assists in the league, will be looking to help his Al-Ahli side reclaim the top spot in the standings. The Jeddah club currently sits second, just two points behind Al-Nassr.

Houssem Aouar hasn't enjoyed the best domestic season (3 goals and 1 assist), with his team in fifth place. However, he remains Al-Ittihad's main asset in the AFC Champions League.

Channels to watch the Jeddah derby live

beIN Sports MENA Global HD

Cosmote Sport 8 HD

Prima Sport RO 5 HD

Sport TV6 Portugal HD

Sportdigital FUSSBALL HD

Spíler 1 TV Hungary HD

Thmanyah KSA

TRT Spor Türkiye HD

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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