# Saudi Pro League club management instability

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saudi-pro-league-club-management-instability
> Updated: 2026-10-24T20:40:40.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abha-club-management-threatens-resignation-over-coaching-impasse

### 2026-09-27: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-ahli-saudi-fc-seeks-new-sporting-director-after-hawsawi-resignation

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