Djaniny's deflected strike was enough to earn Al-Fateh a first win of the Saudi Pro League season as they edged past Al-Ahli 1-0 on Tuesday.
In a game short of clear-cut chances, the hosts got a stroke of luck to help them beat Edouard Mendy.
The teams struggled to get going in the first half, with both goalkeepers only having to make a couple of comfortable saves apiece.
Riyad Mahrez had the best chance, racing in behind Al-Fateh's defence only to drag his low shot wide of the far post. However, his blushes were spared by the offside flag.
Djaniny broke the deadlock from range in the 54th minute – his scuffed shot took a wicked deflection off Ibanez, and Mendy could not keep it out despite getting hands to it after being wrongfooted.
Al-Ahli pushed for an equaliser, with Sumayhan Al Nabit cutting inside in stoppage time, but his low drive was straight at Peter Szappanos.
Data Debrief: Milestone win for hosts
While it was not a classic by any stretch, Al-Fateh will remember it as their 150th win in the Saudi Pro League (85 home, 65 away). They are the sixth club to hit that milestone in the competition's history.
Al-Fateh have now won five of their last 22 Saudi Pro League matches against Jeddah clubs (drawn six, lost 11), with all of those victories coming against Al-Ahli.
Al Fayha 1-4 Al Nassr: Ronaldo and Talisca star in one-sided away victory
Talica was twice on target and Cristiano Ronaldo managed another goal and assist as Al Nassr swept Al Fayha aside with a 4-1 away victory in the Saudi Pro League.
The Portugal international needed just five minutes to tee up Brazilian team-mate Talisca, who added the second of his account late on in the match at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium.
Ronaldo got on the scoresheet himself in first-half stoppage time, with Marcelo Brozovic also on target before Fashon Sakala's 86th-minute consolation finish on Tuesday.
Victory marks Al Nassr's first win of the new league season after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Al Raed in their opener.
Data Debrief: Al Nassr dominance continues
Al Fayha are now winless in their last 111 Pro League matches against Al Nassr (D3 L8), their longest current winless streak against any opponent.
Luis Castro's side, by contrast, have scored in their last 21 league outings, their longest such run since a streak between December 2019 to October 2020.
Abdulhamid joins Roma after Al Hilal sign Cancelo
Roma have signed Saud Abdulhamid from Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday.
Reports in Italy suggest the deal for the 25-year-old defender was worth €3million.
"Roma are pleased to announce the signing of Saud Abdulhamid on a permanent deal from Al Hilal," the club said in a short statement.
The Saudi Arabia international was a key player for Jorge Jesus' side last season, netting four times and providing nine assists in all competitions to help Al Hilal win a domestic treble.
Manchester City's Joao Cancelo joined Al Hilal to replace Abdulhamid, who will be the first Saudi Arabian player to compete in Serie A.
Cancelo seals permanent Man City exit with Al-Hilal move
Al-Hilal have confirmed the signing of Joao Cancelo from Manchester City.
The right-back has reportedly signed a three-year contract after joining the Saudi Pro League club for a fee of £21million.
Cancelo originally joined the Citizens in August 2019 in a deal worth £60m, making him the most expensive right-back in history.
He made 154 appearances for City, winning three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and the EFL Cup.
Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barcelona after a falling out with Pep Guardiola, and led the club's defenders in chances created (35), crosses (82) and shots (32), but the Catalan side opted not to extend his stay.
In his last full campaign at City in 2021-22, he played the most minutes of any outfielder for the team, while he was also involved in more attacking sequences than anyone else in the league (244).
"I would like to wish everyone at City continued success in the future," Cancelo said before completing his move.
"I had many very special moments during my time here at this great club.
"I would like to thank my team-mates, the coaches, all the staff at City and the fans for everything during my time here."
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