Sadio Mane Scores First Asian Champions League Goal in Al Nassr Win Over Al Duhail: Video

Sadio Mane Scores First Asian Champions League Goal in Al Nassr Win Over Al Duhail: Video

Lukman Mumuni
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Sadio Mane has scored his first ACL goal
  • The Senegal star helped Al Nassr to victory against Al Duhail
  • Ronaldo netted a brace in the 4-2 victory at the Al-Awwal Park

Sadio Mane has finally registered his name in the list of goal scorers in the Asian Champions League after netting his maiden goal in Al Nassr's victory over Al Duhail.

The Senegal forward gave his side a two-goal lead in the second-half before a dramatic finish led to a 4-3 win for the Saudi Pro League giants.

Cristiano Ronaldo added a brace to Anderson Talisca's strike despite the visitors giving Al Nassr a late scare in the thrilling encounter.

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Sadio Mane scoring Al Nassr's second goal in the win against Al Duhail. Credit; @AlNassr_FC
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Ismail Mohamed, Almoez Ali and Michael Olunga were the scorers for the Qatari giants.

In a video shared on social media, the 31-year-old finished off a brilliant cross from the right after firing home from inside the box.

The victory keeps Al-Nassr on top of Group E with maximum points after three matches.

Mane has been in fine form for the Saudi Pro League side since joining them in the summer transfer window from German giants Bayern Munich.

Mane has scored six goals and provided two assists in ten Saudi Pro League matches and has a goal in two games in the Asian Champions League.

Mane challenges Talisca in free kick drill

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Senegal forward, Sadio Mane tested his set-piece ability against Al Nassr teammate, Anderson Talisca, during a free kick drill at training.

Talisca scored an outstanding free kick as Al Nassr defeated Damac in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.

Mane is not known as a free kick specialist but has in the past converted a couple for the Senegalese national team and Liverpool.

Mane shares moment with young Al Nassr fans

Sports Brief also reported that Senegal forward, Sadio Mane shared a humbling moment with young fans of Al-Nassr as he left the car park at the end of a rigorous training session.

The 31-year-old and his teammates have been preparing for the Asian Champions League game against Al Duhail on Tuesday night.

Mane is expected to start for the Knights of Najd as the Saudi Arabian giants eye a third straight win in the group stage of the competition.

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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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