Pitso Mosimane’s first game in charge of Saudi Arabian second-tier side Al-Ahli ended in a draw.
Al-Ahli were held to a 1-1 draw by ninth-placed Jeddah SC in a Jeddah derby match in which they led after 26 minutes from a goal by right winger Haitham Asiri at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium on Wednesday night.
In a game that was officially an away fixture for Ahli, but played at a venue shared by the two clubs, midfielder Al Baraa Baazeem equalised for Jeddah in the 58th minute.
The result saw Al-Ahli remain in seventh spot in the 18-team Yelo League with nine points from six matches. They will be looking to return to winning ways in their next game at home against 17th-placed Najran SC next week.
After two successful years coaching Egyptian giants Al Ahly where he won back-to-back Caf Champions League titles, Mosimane has embarked on this first journey outside African football.
He signed a two-year contract at Al-Ahli just over two weeks ago, and his main task is to restore one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest clubs to the Pro League after their shock first-ever relegation to the second tier last season.
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