Sunderland reveal date and KO time for friendly against Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab Football Club

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Sunderland have revealed they will play a friendly against Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab Football Club during their week-long training camp in Dubai.

The Championship is taking a three-week break for the Qatar World Cup with Sunderland next in action December 3 when Millwall visit Wearside.

The squad has this week off ahead of flying out to Dubai for a week’s training on Sunday. They face Al-Shabab Football Club next Friday, November 25, 1pm KO UK time.

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A club statement read: “Sunderland AFC will face Al-Shabab Football Club in a friendly fixture during their upcoming trip to the United Arab Emirates.

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray.Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray.
Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray.

“Tony Mowbray’s side will travel to Dubai on Sunday for a week-long training camp ahead of a return to Sky Bet Championship action on 3 December when Millwall visit Wearside.

“The fixture against Al-Shabab, who currently sit first in the SPL, will be played on Friday 25 November at 17:00 GST (13:00 GMT) at Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence.”