Al Hilal produced a devastating second-half performance to overwhelm Al Ahli 5–1 in the quarter-final second leg of the Saudi Women’s Cup, sealing a 6–3 aggregate victory and booking their place in the semi-finals.
After a competitive opening, Al Ahli briefly raised hopes when Naomie Kabakaba gave them the lead in the 9th minute. However, Al Hilal responded through Jessica Silva, who restored parity in the 20th minute to steady the visitors before the break.
The second half belonged entirely to Al Hilal. Moroccan star Ghizlane Chebbak sparked the onslaught with a superb strike in the 61st minute, setting the tone for a ruthless spell of attacking football. Fatimah Mansour extended the lead in the 69th minute before Nigerian superstar Asisat Oshoala added another just two minutes later with an excellent finish. Kheira Hamraoui completed the rout late on, scoring in the 87th minute to put the tie beyond doubt.
The emphatic victory underlined Al Hilal’s quality and attacking depth as they cruised into the last four.
Earlier in the competition, Al Nassr also secured their semi-final place in commanding fashion. A brace from Clara Luvanga ensured a comfortable win as Al Nassr eased past NEOM with a 5–0 aggregate triumph, confirming their status as strong contenders for the title.
With Al Hilal and Al Nassr safely through, the Saudi Women’s Cup semi-finals promise high-quality encounters as the race for silverware intensifies.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
