WATCH: Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante enjoy sightseeing tour with hawks in Saudi Arabia ahead of their debut with Al Ittihad
The players were spotted enjoying the sights of Saudi Arabia.
Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante in Saudi Arabia. (credits-Twitter/Al Ittihad)
N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema are two of the biggest names, who moved to Saudi Arabia this summer. Both the superstars signed for Al Ittihad, the Saudi Champions, earlier this year. Intriguingly, they were seen on a sightseeing tour together in Saudi on Wednesday.
N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema both were out in the Saudi desert. The duo was seen petting hawks. Kante had held a stan don which a hawk was sitting. Benzema was seen standing away and looking at the hawk, alongside the owner of the bird.
Kante was then instructed by Benzema to pet the hawk and rub its belly. A cheerful but careful Kante did as he was instructed. He seemed to smile while petting the bird with his finger. A happy Benzema clapped around as Kante then proceeded to hand over the bird to its owner.
The duo has added strength to an already strong Al Ittihad team. Both of the players were serenaded by fellow team-mates in their bus after their arrival to the Saudi club. The players were joined by another new transfer, Jota who signed from Scottish club, Celtic. Al Ittihad will be managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, as he aims to lead the Jeddah club to more glory.
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Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante to make their debut for Al Ittihad in the King Salman Cup
Saudi Football fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the King Salman Club Cup to begin. For the title of the Arab Clubs Champions Cup, 16 elite Arab clubs will play. Al Ittihad will also compete in this cup. N’Golo Kante and Karim Benzema, who were recently signed by the club, are anticipated to make their official debuts here.
The Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) oversees the organizing of the major club competition in the Arab world. The event, which begins with preliminary and qualifying rounds before the main competition, has 37 teams in total. The tournament’s knockout quarterfinals will include four group winners and four group runners-up from the group stage.
Al Ittihad, who are the overwhelming favorites to win, will want to secure this championship. Al Ittihad will take on Esperance Tunis on the 27th of July before playing Tunisian Sfaxien. The Iraqi police are their opponent in their last game.
Anshul Singh
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