Sadio Mane Shares Brotherly Moment With Henderson After Al Nassr's Game Against Al Ettifaq

Sadio Mane Shares Brotherly Moment With Henderson After Al Nassr's Game Against Al Ettifaq

Lukman Mumuni
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Sadio Mane reunited with Jordan Henderson after the Al-Nassr game against Al-Ettifaq
  • The former Liverpool teammates faced off in the Saudi King Cup
  • Mane netted the winner as Al-Nassr beat Al-Ettifaq

Sadio Mane and former Liverpool teammate, Jordan Henderson, were reunited after the game between Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi King Cup round of 16 clash.

The Senegalese forward netted the only goal as the Knights of Najd progressed to the quarter-finals after edging their rivals in an epic encounter.

Al-Nassr played most of the game with ten men after Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca was sent off in the first half.

Sadio Mane, Jordan Herderson, Al-Nassr, Al-Ettifaq
Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson tossing a coin before the game between Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq. Credit: @AlNassr_FC
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In photos shared on social media, Mane shared a moment with his former teammate, presenting him with an Al-Nassr jersey.

Mane has been in blistering form since joining Al-Nassr in the summer transfer window from German giants Bayern Munich.

The 31-year-old has scored six goals in the Saudi Pro League, helping his side to second place after ten games in the 2023/24 campaign.

Al-Nassr also holds a hundred percent record in the AFC Champions League after winning all three group games.

Meanwhile, Henderson moved to Saudi Arabia in the summer transfer window after ending his stay with the Reds, as reported by the BBC.

Mane and Henderson helped Liverpool to several titles including the UEFA Champions League.

Sadio Mane leads Al-Nassr to victory

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Sadio Mane's extra-time goal earned Al-Nassr victory in the Saudi King Cup of Champions round of 16 games against Al-Ettifaq at the Al Awwal Stadium.

Al-Nassr were reduced to ten men in the first half after forward Anderson Talisca was sent off.

Despite playing the rest of the match with a numerical disadvantage, the Knights of Najd progressed to the quarter-final with a hard-fought 1-0 win.

Mane models in Puma's fan wear

Sports Brief also reported that Football stars across Africa, led by Senegal's Sadio Mane modelled in the Culture Fanwear that was released by Puma ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The apparel, which ranges from tracksuits to summer hats and t-shirts, was unveiled on Wednesday, November 1, just two months before the tournament in Ivory Coast.

The fanwear is a substitute for jerseys that supporters can wear at the tournament as well as at their private events.

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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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