Sadio Mane 'Destroys' Al Shorta Defender in Dazzling Performance for Al Nassr

Sadio Mane 'Destroys' Al Shorta Defender in Dazzling Performance for Al Nassr

Lukman Mumuni
updated at August 13, 2023 at 6:38 AM
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  • Sadio Mane produced an outstanding display for Al-Nassr against Al-Shorta
  • The Senegal star helped his club reach the Arab Club Champions Cup final
  • Al-Nassr will face fellow Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in the final on Saturday

Sadio Mane has wasted no time in settling at his new club, Al-Nassr, following his swashbuckling display in the semi-final of the Arab Club Champions Cup.

The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich winger played a pivotal role as the Cristiano Ronaldo-led side pipped Iraqi champions, Al-Shorta, to reach the competition's final.

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Sadio Mane has helped Al Nassr reach the final of the Arab Club Champions Cup. Credit: @AlNassr_FC
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The 31-year-old Senegalese star won the Saudi Arabian outfit a penalty, which was converted by Ronaldo to secure their place in the last round on Saturday.

In a video shared on social media, Mane is seen making light work of Al-Shorta's defenders, with his best move being the moment he got their right-back on the floor.

The Senegalese superstar was making just his third appearance for Al-Nassr since joining the Middle Eastern club from Bayern Munich last week.

He is expected to play a vital role in the final against Al-Hilal on Saturday as the Knights of Najd chase their first title since the arrival of Ronaldo.

Meanwhile, the Saudi Pro League season will commence after the conclusion of the Arab Club Champions Cup tournament, as reported by MSN.

Mane's powerful Al-Nassr welcome speech

Sports Brief also reported on Mane challenging his new Al-Nassr teammates to win all possible trophies after his move to the Saudi Pro League.

The 31-year-old Senegalese winger signed a four-year deal to join the Saudi giants from German giants, Bayern Munich, in the summer window.

Mane travelled to the Middle Eastern country earlier this month to complete his move before meeting up with his new teammates just days later.

Mane turned down former teammates

Sports Brief also reported on the Senegal star revealing how his former Liverpool teammates, Roberto Firmino and Fabinho, made attempts to persuade him to join them at their respective Saudi clubs.

However, Mane opted to join Al-Nassr instead after a troubled season with Bayern Munich, where he had struggled with form and consistent injuries, before signing with the Ronaldo-led club in Riyadh.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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