Al-Ahli agree deal for Abubakar Sidi Kinteh, beating European clubs
Short overview
Saudi club Al-Ahli have agreed a deal to sign Abubakar Sidi Kinteh, beating European clubs to the signing. The player is en route to Lisbon for a medical before completing a five-year contract.
Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli have agreed a deal to sign Abubakar Sidi Kinteh, beating European clubs to the signing. The player is now on his way to Lisbon to undergo a medical before completing a five-year contract with the club. He is travelling with his agent, Cherno Samba. The deal has been sealed.
More on these topics
Tottenham's Kirsty Hanson Signing Could Prove Summer's Smartest Deal
Kirsty Hanson's move from Aston Villa to Tottenham may have gone under the radar, but the Scotland forward was the WSL's third-highest scorer last season. With 12 goals in 22 matches, she could be the key to Spurs' top-three ambitions.
Gay World Cup Winner Faces Backlash After Saudi Move
Spain forward Esther Gonzalez has faced criticism after joining Saudi Women's Premier League club Al Qadsiah, following her departure from Gotham FC citing personal reasons. Fans and LGBTQ+ advocates have expressed concerns over her safety in a country where same-sex relationships are illegal.
Five Players to Watch as Al Ahli Face Auckland FC in FIFA
Al Ahli host Auckland FC in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 opener on 26 August. FIFA highlights five key players, including an English striker with 42 goals last season and a Japanese captain anchoring Auckland's defense.
Al-Ahli and Auckland FC to Open FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 in
Al-Ahli and Auckland FC will open the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 in Jeddah on August 26. The winners face Mamelodi Sundowns in September, with the final set for later in the year.
