Ittihad officials insist on not relying on a local refereeing crew to lead the match against Al-Nassr, scheduled to be held at Al-Awwal Park in the capital, Riyadh, as part of the thirtieth round of the local competition.
Journalist Abdulaziz Al-Asimi revealed through his official account on the “X” platform that the management of the club has submitted an official request to the Saudi Football Federation and the Professional League Association to provide foreign referees.
The classic summit between Al-Nassr and Ittihad is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, with the kickoff set for 9 PM Mecca and Cairo time, and 10 PM Dubai time.
Ittihad leads the Roshn League standings with 68 points after 29 rounds, while Al-Nassr occupies the third position with 60 points, increasing the importance and sensitivity of the encounter.
