{
  "id": 3218470,
  "title": "Thomas Partey pleased with Al Shabab debut despite dropped points",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/thomas-partey-pleased-with-al-shabab-debut-despite-dropped-points",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T07:00:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/thomas-partey-pleased-with-al-shabab-debut-despite-dropped-points/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey expressed satisfaction with his Al Shabab debut, despite the club's goalless draw against Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League. The 33-year-old joined Al Shabab as a free agent from Villarreal and made his debut as a late substitute for Ali Al Asmari. Partey praised his team's performance, stating, \"It’s my first game here, and I thought we did great.\" The Black Stars vice-captain acknowledged that they had a scoring opportunity but emphasized the need to keep working towards securing three points in their next match. He also reaffirmed his dedication to the club, promising to give his best effort: \"I will do my best to give everything to this club, and I am really happy to be here.\" The draw marked Al Shabab's first point of the new league season after a 3-1 home defeat to Al Qadsiah earlier in the campaign. Partey looks forward to making his first start for the club when Al Shabab face Al Riyadh later today at 18:00 GMT.",
  "summary": "Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey says he is happy with his first appearance for Al Shabab despite the club being held to a goalless draw by Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League. The 33-year-old made his debut as a 58th-minute substitute for Ali Al Asmari at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium after joining Al […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}