al-ettifaq vs al-ittihad

Al‑Ettifaq vs Al‑Ittihad is the name of the Saudi Arabian football derby between two of the kingdom’s historic clubs: Al‑Ettifaq of Dammam (founded 1945) and Al‑Ittihad of Jeddah (founded 1927). The rivalry pits the Eastern Province’s “Union” side against the Red Sea‑coast “Union” side, and matches are known for passionate fan support, high‑stakes league and cup encounters, and a long‑standing competition for domestic titles in the Saudi Professional League. Views Nigeria