JEDDAH, 30 December 2005 — The honorary member of Ahli Club and president of the board of trustees of Ahli Academy, Prince Khaled ibn Abdullah, gave SR100,000 to Ahli water polo players after they won the title against Ittihad last week. The reward ceremony took place at the Ahli Club trophy hall. The prince urged Ahli players to honor the club with more trophies and titles.
SFF Suspend Referee for Rest of the Season
RIYADH, 30 December 2005 — The deputy president of the Saudi Football Federation, Prince Nawaf ibn Faisal, approved the decision of the referee committee to suspend Mamdouh Al-Mirdas for the rest of the season. The result of the decision came after his bad performance at the match between Al-Hilal and Al-Shabab.
Striker Kallon to Lead Al-Ittihad
JEDDAH, 30 December 2005 — It is expected that striker Muhammad Kallon will lead Al-Ittihad in a derby match against Al-Ahli on Sunday. Ahli and Ittihad qualified for the quarterfinals after winning against Al-Abha and Al-Riyadh. The Ittihad coach is preparing Ibrahim Al-Suwaid to take the place of Brazilian Chico, whose contract ended with Ittihad, along with those of Hamza Idris and Job.
Riyadh Players Threaten to Strike
RIYADH, 30 December 2005 — Football players of Al-Riyadh Club threatened to stop training if pending salaries are not paid on time. Players urged the current administration to contact the president of the club to solve the issue of late salaries. The administration said that they are not responsible for late salaries from the previous administration.
