Al-Nasr signs striker David Eviato and prepares to face Al-Taawoun

Al-Nasr signs striker David Eviato and prepares to face Al-Taawoun

24.01.2026
7 mins read
Al-Nassr FC has registered Nigerian striker David Eviato in its youth academy on the recommendation of Salazar, and is preparing for a crucial match against Al-Taawoun in the Roshan League. Here are the details.

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening the youth categories and ensuring a promising future for the first team, Al-Nasr Club the registration procedures for the young Nigerian striker David Ifeanyi , after his remarkable success during the field trials he underwent within the club's premises during the past weeks.

Deal details and coaching staff choices

The signing of the Nigerian talent came after a series of rigorous assessments, during which the club subjected the Nigerian duo, David Ifeanyi and his compatriot Ebizimore Garando, who plays in the central midfield position, to intensive trials with the youth team (under 21). The pair are considered rising stars, with data indicating they were both born in 2007, making them a promising long-term investment for the club.

The decision to register him came based on the detailed technical report submitted by the Brazilian technical director of Al-Nasr’s under-21 team, Marcelo Salazar, who recommended the need to take advantage of the striker Eviato’s capabilities and his scoring ability that he showed during training, so that he could be officially registered in the club’s records.

The general trend is to attract young talent

This move by Al-Nassr aligns with the recent trend among Saudi clubs to focus heavily on attracting young talent from around the world, rather than solely relying on established international stars. This approach aims to raise the level of competition at the youth level and prepare a new generation of players capable of supporting the first team in the future, in line with the Kingdom's comprehensive sports development vision.

Al-Nasr’s interest in the youth categories reflects the administration’s desire to build a solid foundation that ensures the sustainability of competition for local and continental titles, as investing in young players (born in 2003 and above) is an essential part of the new regulations of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation that encourage the discovery and development of talents.

Al-Nasr prepares for a fiery encounter against Al-Taawoun

On the first team front, all eyes are on the stadium where the highly anticipated match is taking place, as Al-Nassr its intensive preparations to host the formidable Al-Taawoun. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM on Monday, as part of the 18th round of the Saudi Professional League.

This match is of paramount importance in the title race, as Al-Nassr enters the game in second place with 37 points, aiming to close the gap with the league leaders and maintain the pressure. Al-Taawoun, on the other hand, is no easy opponent, having delivered impressive performances that have placed them fifth with 35 points. This means the two teams are separated by just two points, promising a high-level, tactically astute, and exciting encounter.

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