Al-Ittihad have completed the signing of Dalia Abul-Lubn. The Saudi club snapped up the player from their traditional rivals Al-Ahli in the current summer window for women's football clubs, which closes on 31 August.
Al Ittihad Ladies account in XAug 10, 2026
Saudi club Al-Ittihad signs Dalia Aboulbin
Al Ittihad Ladies account in XUntil 2028
Al-Ittihad broke the news through their women's team account on Instagram and X, confirming their new signing had put pen to paper on a deal running until 2028.
Dalia Abulaban has lit up the Saudi Women's Premier League since its inaugural 2022/2023 season. She scored 11 goals for former club Al-Shabab that year, finishing fifth in the scoring charts.
Abulaban joined Al-Ahli in the summer of 2023 and lifted the Saudi Women's Federation Cup twice, in 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. She also claimed the runners-up spot and the silver medal in the Saudi Women's Premier League three seasons running.
Al Ittihad Ladies account in XAl-Ittihad's summer
Al-Ittihad finished third in last season's 2025/2026 Saudi Women's Premier League, and they've come into the summer window with intent. Having renewed the contract of Spanish coach Raul Perez, they moved to sign defender Farida Hanafi from neighbours Al-Ahli.
Two days ago, the club added Paraguay national team winger Lissi Chamorro. They also tied down several of their stars, most notably Nigerian defender Ashleigh Plumptre, right-back Bayan Sadaqah and midfielder Lana Abdulrazaq.