Al-Ahli spoil Diriyah’s debut on SPL opening day with narrow victory

RIYADH: It was fitting that the 2026/27 Saudi Pro League season opened with a video showcasing Diriyah's storied history. The club, which has made it to the Kingdom's top tier for the first time since its founding in 1976, represents more than just a football team. It is directly tied to the First Saudi State, which came into being in Diriyah in 1727 — now commemorated as Saudi Founding Day. And so it came as no surprise that their fans showed up for their opening game against Al-Ahli at Al-Awwal Park in a completely different fashion.

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