Ollie Watkins to make Al Hilal debut against Al Ahli in heavyweight Saudi Pro League clash
Al Hilal host Al Ahli on Tuesday night in the biggest game of the 2026/27 season so far. It's Riyadh versus Jeddah, four-time Asian champions versus the current continental kings and, fascinatingly, England striker versus England striker. Watkins vs Toney in Riyadh The game is likely to see Ollie Watkins plunged straight into Saudi Pro League action and presented with a chance to make himself an…
Al Hilal will welcome Al Ahli to Riyadh on Tuesday for a crucial Saudi Pro League match. The English striker Ollie Watkins will make his debut for Al Hilal against his former rival at Al Ahli, Ivan Toney. Both players have a history of competing for England's first-choice striker position. Watkins, 30, recently signed a three-year deal with the club after a £50 million transfer from Aston Villa. The move gives Al Hilal a proven goalscorer who can impact both domestic and Asian football.
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