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Saudi Pro League club management instability

Overview

Management issues have emerged within Saudi Arabian football clubs. At Al-Ahli Saudi FC, the club began seeking a new sporting director after Osama Hawsawi resigned following a 24-day interim tenure. Hawsawi’s departure was reportedly caused by administrative friction and overlapping jurisdictions with CEO Fabrice Bouquet.

Similarly, the management of Abha Club has threatened collective resignation. The leadership is seeking approval from the Professional League’s Financial Oversight Commission to dismiss head coach Damir Burić following a period of poor performance, including seven losses in nine matches.

Entities

Saudi Professional League Financial Oversight Commission · Abha Club · Ahmed Al-Shanqiti · Damir Buric · Osama Hawsawi

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Abha Club management threatens resignation over coaching impasse

    Abha Club officials in Saudi Arabia have threatened mass resignation if regulators do not permit the dismissal of coach Damir Burić amid the team's last-place standing.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Al-Ahli Saudi FC seeks new sporting director after Hawsawi resignation

    Al-Ahli Saudi FC is seeking a new sporting director after Osama Hawsawi resigned following administrative disagreements and overlapping authorities with club leadership.

Sources

eventbrite.co.uk · index.hr