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By Angu Lesley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cameroon international Georges-K\u00e9vin Nkoudou has secured promotion to the Saudi Pro League with Al Diriyah, capping off an impressive campaign for the ambitious Saudi side.<\/p>\n

Al Diriyah confirmed their rise after a successful season in the Saudi First Division, earning a place among Saudi Arabia\u2019s elite clubs for the 2026\/27 season. The club\u2019s promotion marks another major step in the rapid growth of Saudi football, which continues to attract international stars and experienced players from Europe and Africa.<\/p>\n

Nkoudou, who joined Al Diriyah after leaving Damac FC, played an important role in the club\u2019s promotion push. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Be\u015fikta\u015f winger brought top-flight experience, pace and creativity to the squad during a season in which Al Diriyah consistently challenged at the top end of the table.<\/p>\n

The 31-year-old Cameroonian arrived at the club with strong credentials after an excellent spell with Damac in the Saudi Pro League, where he scored 13 goals and provided four assists in 29 matches. His performances had already established him as one of the most dangerous African attackers in Saudi Arabia before making the move to Al Diriyah.<\/p>\n

During the promotion run, Nkoudou continued to deliver key contributions, including goals and assists in decisive matches as Al Diriyah maintained momentum in the title race.<\/p>\n

For Nkoudou, the promotion represents a quick return to Saudi Arabia\u2019s top division after questions were raised over his decision to join a second-tier side last year. Some observers feared the move could affect his standing with the Cameroon national team under coach Marc Brys, especially ahead of major international competitions.<\/p>\n

Instead, the winger has answered critics on the pitch by helping Al Diriyah achieve their objective of reaching the Saudi Pro League, where they are now set to face some of the biggest clubs in Asian football, including Al Nassr, Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah FC.<\/p>\n

Nkoudou\u2019s career has taken him through several major European clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Olympique de Marseille and Be\u015fikta\u015f, where he won the Turkish S\u00fcper Lig title in 2021.<\/p>\n

Now, the Indomitable Lion will have another opportunity to shine on one of Asia\u2019s fastest-growing football stages as Al Diriyah prepare for life in the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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