The management of Al-Nasr Saudi Club has settled the controversy surrounding recent rumors about freezing the powers of the club's CEO, Mr. "Smedo," at a sensitive time preceding the team's anticipated match against Al-Ahli Club in the top match of the thirteenth round of the Roshan Professional League competition.
The official and decisive response came from Saeed Abu Dahesh, the media officer for Al-Nassr Club, who categorically denied the veracity of these reports, confirming that administrative work was continuing as normal. Abu Dahesh posted a tweet on his official X account (formerly Twitter), saying: "Good luck to Al-Nassr under the leadership of CEO Semedo," a clear message aimed at refuting the rumors and reaffirming confidence in the club's administrative structure before their trip to Jeddah.
To further underscore this denial, the CEO was present with the first team's delegation traveling to Jeddah for the highly anticipated derby against Al-Ahli. His presence reflects a sense of administrative stability and provides moral support to the players and coaching staff for this crucial match, which will be held at Al-Inma Stadium and is considered pivotal in the team's league campaign.
The context of the competition and the importance of the Clasico points
Al-Nassr enters this match with one goal in mind: to return to winning ways and appease its large fan base. This comes after their recent setback, a 2-2 draw against Al-Ettifaq in the last round, a match played at the "Igo" stadium. The Al-Ahli match carries added importance, not only because it is a classic derby between two giants of Saudi football, but also because the three points are crucial to closing the gap with the league leaders and remaining in contention for the title.
Administrative stability and its impact on the Roshan League project
These rumors and the swift response to them come at a time when the Saudi Professional League (the Roshan League) is undergoing a historic transformation and a qualitative leap on a global scale, following the Public Investment Fund's acquisition of the four major clubs (Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli). Within this ambitious project, administrative stability is considered a cornerstone of success, with executive management playing a pivotal role in managing international contracts, developing infrastructure, and enhancing the clubs' brands.
Maintaining a calm atmosphere around the team and keeping the players away from any administrative disputes is an integral part of the professional strategy that Saudi clubs are currently following to keep pace with rapid development and ensure that technical levels are presented that are worthy of the international names present in the ranks of the teams, which makes denying the rumor of freezing powers a necessary step to impose stability before the major football match.
