The Portuguese coach of Al-Ittihad, Sergio Conceicao, celebrated the anniversary of the founding of the prestigious club, directing a special and moving message to Al-Ittihad fans, coinciding with the team's preparations to play an important match in the Saudi Professional League.
Conceição's message: Identity and discipline
On his official social media accounts, Conceição wrote words on Friday evening reflecting his appreciation for the club's historical value: "On the anniversary of the founding of Al-Ittihad, we remember what this club represents: identity, discipline, and ambition.".
The Portuguese coach added, emphasizing the weight of the responsibility placed upon him: “Leading the oldest club and one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia carries a great responsibility, and the best way to respect it is through hard work… To our fans: This is Al-Ittihad.”.
The Dean... a historical legacy dating back to 1927
The Portuguese coach's words resonated deeply with Al-Ittihad fans, as the club celebrates its founding anniversary in 1927 in Jeddah, making it the oldest sports club in Saudi Arabia and the reason behind its nickname, "Al-Ameed" (The Dean). Al-Ittihad boasts a rich history of domestic and continental achievements, including winning the AFC Champions League twice consecutively, placing any coach at its helm under constant pressure to compete for titles and maintain this impressive legacy.
A crucial match awaits the youth to correct their course
Meanwhile, on the field, Al-Ittihad will host Al-Shabab at 8:30 PM this Saturday, in the eleventh round of the Saudi Professional League. This match is of paramount importance to both teams given their positions in the league standings.
Al-Ittihad enters the match in ninth place with 14 points, a position that falls short of the fans' ambitions and the club's history. A win in this game is therefore crucial to get back on track and climb closer to the top of the table. Meanwhile, Al-Shabab is also struggling, languishing in thirteenth place with 8 points. This sets the stage for a fiery encounter where both sides will be desperate to secure the three points and improve their standings before it's too late.
The Al-Ittihad fans are waiting for the coach's message about "work and discipline" to be translated into tangible reality on the pitch tonight, so that the celebration of the founding anniversary will be accompanied by a victory that restores confidence to the team.
