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Franck Kessie has scored again for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League
The Ivory Coast star netted a stunner against Al Ta'ee
Kessie joined Al Ahli in the summer transfer window from Barcelona
Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie continued his goal-scoring run in the Saudi Pro League after netting a screamer in Al Ahli's victory over Al Ta'ee on Tuesday night.
The former Barcelona star fired from outside the box to beat Al Ta'ee's goalkeeper as Al Ahli secured all three points with a 2-0 win.
Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring six minutes before half-time after connecting to Allan Saint-Maxim's cross.
In a video shared on social media, Mahrez went from scorer to provider after finding Kessie a few meters outside the box, with the Ivory Coast star's first control placing the ball perfectly on his left foot, before he smashed home from distance.
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FootballThe victory keeps Al Ahli joint top of the table with Al Ittihad, with the two teams winning all four opening matches of the new campaign.
The Royals will next travel to Al Fateh as the quest to win the Saudi Pro League continues.
Al Ahli signed Edouard Mendy, Mahrez, Saint-Maxim and Kessie in the summer transfer window following their return to the topflight, as reported by the BBC.
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Al Ahli maintained their hundred percent start to the Saudi Pro League season after Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessie scored late to secure victory against Al Akhdoud.
The former Barcelona player headed home from a sumptuous cross from Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez in the 96th minute as the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium erupted in excitement.
It was Kessie's first goal for the club since joining in the summer transfer window while Mahrez continues to assist goals for his teammates.
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FootballIvorian midfielder Franck Kessie was treated to the rich Arabian culture following his arrival at Saudi club Al Ahli.
The 26-year-old joined Al Ahli SC from Spanish giants Barcelona on a three-year deal in a move reportedly worth 12.5 million euros.
Kessie becomes the latest high-profile player to make a move to the Saudi Pro League and will link up with Roberto Firminio and Riyad Mahrez at his new club.