Pitso’s Al Ahly All But Secure Promotion

Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahli Saud SC have collected another last-minute win, all but securing their promotion to the Saudi Pro League.

It was the 10th successive wins against Wednesday evening’s opponents, secured via a goal in the 97th minute.

Al Ahli scored the opener in the fifth minute of first-half injury-time via Hassan Al-Ali to lead at the break.

However, Jean-Marc Makusu equalised for the home side in the 55th minute, with things staying level until Al Ahli’s late winner from Ryad Boudebouz.

Al Ahli moved back to the top of the log with 65 points, three points ahead of second-placed Al Akhdood, who only play on Friday

Mosimane’s side are also 15 points ahead of Al-Faisaly, who have one game in hand, in the non-promotion spot – needing just one more point to secure the club’s return to the first tier.

While Al Ahli only have four games left to play, Al-Faisaly still have five games outstanding and could theoretically pick up 15 points.

Al Ahli’s promotion could be confirmed on Friday, should Al-Faisaly, who are coached by former Kaizer Chiefs Giovanni Solinas, not win their game against 16th-placed Najran SC.

Overall, Mosimane has picked up 15 wins, eight draws and just two defeats since taking charge of Al Ahli.