In a move aimed at boosting the team's chances of competing for promotion back to the top flight, informed sources confirmed that Al-Wahda's management officially submitted the registration papers of Algerian player Mehdi Benjemaa to the Professionalism and Players' Status Committee of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation this morning. This step completes the procedures for registering the player in the first team's roster, following his signing during the current winter transfer window on a one-year contract.
Ready to face Jeddah
Technical assessments indicate that the Algerian professional's participation in the upcoming match against Jeddah Club is now confirmed. The match, scheduled for next Wednesday as part of the 19th round of the First Division Football League (Yello League), will be held at King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Al-Shara'i. This important encounter comes after the player's arrival at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah early Saturday morning and his subsequent participation in preparations.
Local deals to bolster the defense
In a related development concerning the active administrative movement within Al-Fursan Makkah, the club's management successfully finalized the signing of Abdulwahid Al-Nakhli from Al-Najma. The agreement stipulates that the player will join on loan until the end of the current season, as the coaching staff seeks to address defensive weaknesses and expand the tactical options available to the coach in the second half of the season.
Roadmap back to professionalism
Al-Wahda's management is operating according to a clear strategy during the winter transfer window, having reached preliminary agreements with three players out of a target eight (five local and three foreign). The management is expected to officially announce the signing of veteran Algerian defender Farouk Chafi , along with local duo Ammar Al-Najjar and Hani Al-Subiani,
This move is of paramount importance given the intense competition in the "Yellow" League this season, where established clubs like Al-Wahda are striving to reclaim their rightful place among the elite in the Saudi Professional League. The club's management understands that bolstering the squad with experienced and talented players is key to realizing Al-Wahda fans' dream of promotion, which puts positive pressure on the administration to finalize all outstanding matters and announce the remaining signings gradually over the next few days.
