Al Fateh FC Enhances Turf Quality with Dennis and SISIS Equipment

Al Fateh FC Enhances Turf Quality with SISIS & Dennis Machines

Club: Al Fateh Football Club
Location: Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Interviewee: Mohammed Abdulaziz Othman, Operation & Maintenance Engineer
Experience: Seven years at Al Fateh FC

A Leading Club with a Legacy of Excellence

Founded in 1958, Al Fateh Football Club has become one of Saudi Arabia’s most respected and ambitious football institutions. Since joining the Saudi Premier League in 2009 and proudly lifting the League Championship in 2013, the club has continued to invest in world-class facilities and professional turf management.

With five natural grass pitches - one main stadium and four training grounds - Al Fateh FC is one of the largest football sites in the country. Overseeing these surfaces is Mohammed Abdulaziz Othman, an experienced Operation & Maintenance Engineer with seven years’ expertise in turf care. His goal: to deliver consistently high-quality, safe playing surfaces that meet both FIFA and Saudi Ministry of Sports standards.

The Challenge: Meeting Professional Standards Across Multiple Pitches

Before adopting SISIS and Dennis machines, the grounds team faced several challenges maintaining consistency across their five pitches. Older equipment lacked the manoeuvrability and precision required for confined training areas surrounded by fencing and maintenance downtime was frequent due to machine reliability issues.

Looking to upgrade, the club needed turf care solutions that complied with national performance standards, offered proven reliability and were backed by strong local support.

The decision to invest in Dennis and SISIS equipment was driven by these exact needs. The team was particularly impressed by the durability and build quality of the Dennis and SISIS range, as well as the responsive after-sales service and spare-parts availability from Delta Turf Care, the official distributor in the region.

“With Dennis and SISIS, we have complete confidence in the quality and the support. The machines are dependable and help us maintain professional-level turf every day,” says Mohammed.

Al Fateh FC’s maintenance programme is built around the reliability of its SISIS and Dennis equipment:

The SISIS Litamina is used daily to collect grass clippings and surface debris after mowing. Its superior manoeuvrability allows the team to work efficiently even in tight spaces, while maintaining a clean, even surface that supports healthy turf growth.
The SISIS Rotorake TM1000 plays a vital role in seasonal renovation work, tackling thatch build-up and promoting consistent turf thickness during summer and winter maintenance cycles.

For mowing and grooming, the team relies on Dennis mowers with interchangeable cassette systems, allowing one power unit to handle multiple turf care tasks from cutting and brushing to light scarifying.
This flexible combination of equipment has streamlined operations, reduced manual labour and ensured every pitch meets elite-level playing standards.

Mohammed highlights the lightweight design of the Dennis mowers as a key advantage, making them exceptionally easy to handle and operate even during long maintenance sessions. The quick-change cassette system adds versatility, letting the team switch seamlessly between different operations throughout the week.

He also values the low maintenance requirements and the superior quality of cut, which together produce a consistent, professional finish that players immediately notice.

Since adopting SISIS and Dennis machinery, Al Fateh FC has seen a noticeable improvement in pitch presentation and operational efficiency. The team can now maintain multiple natural grass surfaces to a consistently high standard, meeting the demands of both training and top-flight competition.

When asked whether he would recommend the equipment to others, Mohammed’s response is clear:

“Absolutely. I highly recommend Dennis and SISIS equipment to all grounds teams.”