Al-Ittihad secured a comfortable 2–0 home win over Al-Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League on 23 October 2026, in a match staged at Alinma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.
The hosts opened the scoring in the 30th minute through George Ilenikhena, who gave Al-Ittihad an early advantage that they carried into the second half. The result was sealed in the 77th minute when Georginio Wijnaldum converted a penalty to double the lead.
With the clean sheet and two goals, Al-Ittihad controlled the key moments of the game and limited Al-Diriyah's response, closing out the result in front of their home supporters.
The fixture drew strong interest from football fans across Jeddah, reflecting the continued appeal of the Saudi Pro League as one of the region's most-followed competitions. Matches at King Abdullah Sports City remain a popular weekend outing for residents and families looking to experience top-flight football in the city.
Fans planning to attend future league fixtures are advised to arrive early to allow time for parking and stadium entry, especially for high-profile matches.
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