Al-Ittihad Secures 1-0 Victory Over Al-Najma in Saudi Pro League
Al-Ittihad Club returned to winning form with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Al-Najma on Sunday evening during the 20th round of the Saudi Pro League. The match showcased a competitive atmosphere and strong performances from both teams.
Malian international Mohamed Doumbia scored the only goal of the match in the fourth minute, securing three important points for Al-Ittihad following a series of mixed results.
Al-Ittihad was without N'Golo Kanté due to a chest contusion and Saleh Al-Shehri, who is sidelined with a right calf injury, adding to the challenges faced by the team.
This victory brings Al-Ittihad's points total to 34, placing them sixth in the standings, while Al-Najma remains at 5 points, sitting at the bottom of the table in 18th place, which puts the visiting team in a precarious position.
In related news, French newspaper L'Équipe reported that a transfer for young French player Mété to Al-Hilal has been finalized, and Karim Benzema is expected to remain with Al-Ittihad.
