Capital Derby Headlines NPL Matchday 4

Nasser bin Hamad Premier League Resumes Tomorrow

Bahrain’s Nasser bin Hamad Premier League returns tomorrow with Round Four kicking off at 4:30pm, featuring two simultaneous fixtures.

The spotlight falls on the capital derby at Khalifa Sports City Stadium, a fixture with a long-standing rivalry and historical significance in Bahraini football. Najma sit 10th with one loss and two draws, still chasing their first win of the season. Al Ahli are 11th with a single point, salvaged in Round Three by substitute Faisal Hassan’s 30-yard half-volley to earn a 1-1 draw against A’ali.

Scoring has been scarce in recent weeks — only ten goals were scored across six games in matchday 3 — and Al Ahli will be desperate for a positive result against a traditional rival that has consistently challenged them. Al Najma were held 0-0 by Sitra in their last outing, with a late penalty appeal overturned and a goal-line clearance denying Karl Namnganda, leaving them still searching for their first three points.

In Arad, nine-placed Al Shabab face sA’ali at Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium. Al Shabab come off a 1-0 win over Al Khaldiya, with Stephane Binong’s half volley deciding the match. A’ali drew 1-1 with Al Ahli in their previous outing and currently sit 7th in the table.