Al-Ahli Saudi FC, nicknamed "Al-Raqui" (The Royal), is preparing for a high-profile friendly match against Raja Casablanca, one of the giants of Moroccan and African football. This match is part of the team's training program during the current break, aimed at maintaining the players' fitness and cohesion before the resumption of important domestic and continental competitions.
This Arab football summit is scheduled to take place on December 12th , at the Al-Inma Stadium, where both teams will seek to achieve maximum technical and physical benefit from this encounter.
Strategic importance during the downtime
Al Ahli's German coach, Matthias Jäissle , believes this match presents a golden opportunity to assess the players' readiness and implement some new tactical approaches. With official competitions currently suspended, these challenging friendly matches are the ideal way to maintain the players' match sharpness and prepare them for the upcoming period, which will present significant challenges. Jäissle aims to test the depth of the squad, give some players the chance to return to their usual form, and ensure the entire team reaches peak readiness before the resumption of official matches.
An Arab summit with a historic flavor
Matches between Saudi and Moroccan clubs are always characterized by a special rivalry and excitement, given the rich history of both countries in the world of football. Al-Ahli, with its long and distinguished history in the Saudi league, seeks to solidify its position as a formidable force, especially after the significant reinforcements the team has received. Meanwhile, Raja Casablanca, known as the "Green Eagles" and boasting a massive fan base, enters this match aiming to test its strength against a star-studded team, adding an important competitive dimension to this friendly encounter.
Preparing for the King's Cup semi-final
This friendly match holds added importance for Al-Ahli, as it comes as part of their preparations for a crucial encounter in the King's Cup. The draw for the semi-finals of the tournament has resulted in a fiery clash between Al-Ahli and their traditional rivals, Al-Hilal , in a match expected to take place next February at Al-Inma Stadium. Therefore, facing a strong and well-organized team like Raja Casablanca of Morocco is the best possible rehearsal for the coaching staff and players before this highly anticipated derby, which represents one of the team's main objectives this season.
