Al Ettifaq

Al Ettifaq

7th in Saudi Pro League
South Africa's Mohau Nkota says African players don't want to play on the continent South Africa's Mohau Nkota says African players don't want to play on the continent

Al-Ettifaq winger/full-back Mohau Nkota says most players in Africa want to play outside the continent, with the South Africa international a recent addition to the Saudi Pro League.

Is this Cristiano Ronaldo's luckiest ever goal? Is this Cristiano Ronaldo's luckiest ever goal?

Cristiano Ronaldo scores one of the most fortunate goals of his career in Al Nassr's 2-2 draw with Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League.

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Henderson: Tough moments after Liverpool exit for Saudi Henderson: Tough moments after Liverpool exit for Saudi

Jordan Henderson likened leaving Liverpool to a breakup and says he endured "tough moments" after his controversial switch to Saudi Arabia.

EA FC 26 Team of the Week 3 revealed EA FC 26 Team of the Week 3 revealed

The latest batch of players to receive special upgraded cards in EA's soccer simulation includes some interesting names.

How Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng helped Mohau Nkota find his path to the Saudi Pro League How Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng helped Mohau Nkota find his path to the Saudi Pro League

When Mohau Nkota moved from Kimberley to join Orlando Pirates around four years ago, he battled homesickness, but through a period of rapid change, as he shot up to the first team, he leaned on teammate Relebohile Mofokeng.

South Africa's Nkota reveals conversation with Wijnaldum about playing with Messi South Africa's Nkota reveals conversation with Wijnaldum about playing with Messi

Al Ettifaq's Mohau Nkota speaks about his conversations with Georginio Wijnaldum about playing in Europe.

Steven Gerrard: Liverpool legend exits as Al Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard: Liverpool legend exits as Al Ettifaq manager

Steven Gerrard has left his post as manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq after 18 months with the team struggling in the bottom half of the table.

Ronaldo goal helps give Pioli debut win; Toney nets 1st Saudi goals Ronaldo goal helps give Pioli debut win; Toney nets 1st Saudi goals

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring as Al Nassr defeated Al Ettifaq 3-0 and gave Stefano Pioli victory in his first game as coach of the Saudi Arabian club on Friday.

Apologetic Henderson: Leaving Saudi a 'football decision' Apologetic Henderson: Leaving Saudi a 'football decision'

Jordan Henderson apologised to LGBTQIA+ supporters in an Ajax news conference on Friday if they felt let down by his move to Saudi Arabia.

Gerrard extends deal with Al Ettifaq after Henderson departs Gerrard extends deal with Al Ettifaq after Henderson departs

Steven Gerrard has signed a new two-year contract extension to remain as head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq, it was announced on Thursday.

Saudi Pro League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Al Nassr 29 +58 76
2 Al Hilal 28 +50 68
3 Al Ahli 28 +35 66
4 Al Qadsiah 29 +36 62
5 Al Taawoun 29 +14 49
6 Al Ittihad 28 +7 45
7 Al Ettifaq 29 -9 42
8 Neom SC 29 -4 39
9 Al Hazem 29 -16 37
10 Al Fayha 29 -10 34
11 Al Khaleej 28 -1 31
12 Al Shabab 28 -6 31
13 Al Fateh 28 -13 31
14 Al Kholood 29 -19 29
15 Damac 29 -19 26
16 Al Riyadh 29 -24 23
17 Al Okhdood 29 -38 16
18 Al Najma 29 -41 11
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
8 Georginio Wijn.. 14 28 6
17 Khalid Al-Ghan.. 10 27 4
9 Moussa Dembélé.. 6 17 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
8 Georginio Wijn.. 6 28 14
10 Álvaro Medrán.. 5 25 0
17 Khalid Al-Ghan.. 4 27 10