After a torrid period where they bled goals and looked to be in free-fall, Pitso Mosimane’s Abha Club have stabilised again and two good results have seen them bounce out of the Saudi Pro League (SPL) relegation zone for a second time this year.
Marc Strydom is a freelance football writer based in South Africa. With a background as a former London cycle courier and Alps ski bum, Marc brings a unique perspective to his coverage of football. He has written for publications such as Sunday Times, Business Day, and HeraldLIVE, and his work has also appeared in Daily Dispatch, Sowetan, and Hollywood Foundation.