Kinteh set for Al-Ahli debut in Gharafa clash

Al-Ahli coach Marino Pušić has decided to hand Gambian defender Abubakr Kinteh his first appearance in Monday's AFC Champions League match against Al-Gharafa.

• Kinteh joined Al-Ahli from Tromso on a five-year deal last summer and has not featured in any match since.
• The 19-year-old recovered from a thigh muscle tear he suffered during the club's pre-season camp.
• Al-Ahli host Al-Gharafa in the third round of the Champions League Elite group stage on Monday in Jeddah.
• Al-Ahli sit fifth in the West group with four points from one win and one draw.