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FootballKarl Toko Ekambi Scores Powerful Long Range Goal to End Al Nassr Winning Streak: Video
- Karl Toko Ekambi scored late to rescue a point for Abha against Al Nassr
- The Cameroonian forward netted from outside the box as Abha ended Al Nassr's winning streak
- Ekambi joined Abha in the summer transfer window from Olympique Lyonnais
Cameroonian forward, Karl Toko Ekambi scored an outrageous goal to deny Al Nassr victory in their Saudi Pro League game against Abha.
The former Olympique Lyonnais winger rescued a point late in the game for the visitors as well as end the Knights of Najd's winning streak in the league.
Al Nassr got off to a great start after Portuguese midfielder Octavia finished off a brilliant move in the third minute.
Anderson Talisca doubled the lead halfway into the first-half after connecting to a clever cross from Sadio Mane.
However, the visitors pulled one back right before the break after Tunisian midfielder Saad Abdellah Bguir converted from the spot.
Mane, who was the liveliest player was replaced with ten minutes remaining by Abdulrahman Ghareeb, a move which seemed to have cost the host.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo came close to scoring the winner but his strike from the edge of the box was blocked by Abha defenders.
The draw ends a run of six straight wins for Al Nassr, who now sit fourth on the Saudi Pro League table.
Sadio Mane provides assist in Al Nassr draw
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Senegal forward, Sadio Mane announced his return to the Al Nassr team with an assist as the Saudi Pro League giants take a first-half lead against Al Abha.
The 31-year-old missed the Asian Champions League game in midweek against Istikol due to fatigue.
However, coach Luis Castro started the former Liverpool star on Friday afternoon as the Knights of Najd chase a seventh straight win in the league.
Sadio Mane powers Ronaldo less Al Nassr to next round in Saudi King Cup
FootballSadio Mane leaves Abha defender on the floor
Senegal forward, Sadio Mane has been a menace for Abha defenders in the Saudi Pro League game following his return to the Al Nassr team on Friday.
The former Liverpool star, who was rested in midweek, started for the Knights of Najd as they were held at the Al Awal Park by Abha.
Mane provided the assist for Al Nassr's second goal converted by Brazilian winger Anderson Talisca.