Video: Al Hilal Fan Surprises Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou With Special Gift After Clean Sheet on Debut

Video: Al Hilal Fan Surprises Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou With Special Gift After Clean Sheet on Debut

Lukman Mumuni
updated at August 26, 2023 at 6:41 AM
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  • Yassine Bounou made his debut for Al Hilal against Al Raed
  • The Morocco shot-stopper starred as Al Hilal defeated Al Raed
  • Bounou joined Al Hial in the summer transfer window from Sevilla

Morocco goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou was treated to a heartwarming gesture by a popular Al Hilal fan after he was surprised with a gift following his debut for the club.

The former Sevilla shot-stopper kept a clean sheet in his maiden appearance in the Saudi Pro League as Al Hilal thumped Al Raed 4-0 at the King Abdullah Sport City stadium.

Bounou's double save in the game denied the visitors from leaving with a consolation goal.

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Yassine Bounou has been surprised with a gift by an Al Hilal fan. Credit: @AlHila_FC
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In a video shared on social media, the Al Hilal fan, known as Ibrahim Al Faryan, waited after the game to surprise the goalkeeper with a gift.

The 31-year-old expressed gratitude to the supporter before graciously joining his teammates to leave the stadium.

Meanwhile, in a dominant performance by the Saudi giants, it was Serbian forward Aleksandar Mitrovic who broke the deadlock on his debut with a fine header before half-time.

Salem Al-Dawsari doubled the lead after the break from the spot before adding his second on the hour mark.

Abdullah Al-Hamdan sealed victory for the host with a minute remaining, as reported by ESPN.

Al Hilal players welcome Bounou

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Morocco goalkeeper, Yassine 'Bono' Bounou, was given a special welcome by his new teammates at Al Hilal following his move to the Saudi Arabian club in the summer transfer window.

The 31-year-old joined Al Hilal from Spanish giants Sevilla on a three-year deal.

Bounou trained for the first time with the team on Friday and could make his debut against Al Feiha on Saturday.

Bounou joins Al Hilal

Morocco goalkeeper, Yassine 'Bono' Bounou, has completed his move to Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal from Spanish outfit Sevilla in the summer transfer window.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup star signed a three-year deal to move to the Gulf after a successful career in Spain.

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Bono made his last appearance for Sevilla in the European Super Cup final, a game the Europa League winners lost on penalties to Manchester City.

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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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