Seko Fofana: AFCON Winner Scores Goal of the Season Contender vs Al Ittihad in Saudi League, Video

• Seko Fofana led Al Ettifaq to victory over Al Ittihad in the Saudi Professional League on Friday
• The African Cup of Nations winner scored a brilliant goal for Steven Gerrard's side in the game
• The ex-Manchester City midfielder's goal sparked different reactions from fans on social media

Ivorian midfielder, Seko Fofana, scored one of the goals of the season contender in Al Ettifaq's win over Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League on Friday evening.

Steven Gerrard's side thrashed the People's Club 5-0, with Karl Toko Ekambi hitting a treble at the King Abdullah Sports City.

Al Ettifaq's win over Marcelo Gallardo's side put them two points ahead of Al Fateh with three games to go on the Saudi Pro League table.

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One of the game's major highlights was Fofana's fifth-minute goal.

In a viral video shared on social media, the Al Nassr midfielder hit a powerful shot outside the box, which found the back of the net, leaving Mohammed Al-Mahasneh helpless.

Fofana's goal sparked different reactions from fans on social media as Al Ettifaq secured all three points away.

Reactions as Fofana scored screamer vs Al-Ittihad

@Calliemajik said:

"He does that alot… wonder why he was loaned when we need him in physical games like against Al Hilal."

@iitaukir said:

"Learned it from the goat 🐐 cr7"

@TheNassrZone said:

"What a strike that was from Seko! I will still say what I’ve always said, it was a huge mistake to loan him out!"

@PortugaDon said:

"The ones asking why we Loaned out Fofana, well the reason is obvious we had no goalkeeper. Nawaf suspended and both 2 and 3 option injured, bringing back Ospina was the logical move. I also believe PIF intervene to help Ettifaq getting stronger, but well, pure speculation."

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Abha Club captain backs Mosimane

Sports Brief also reported that amidst Abha Club's battle to avoid relegation in the Saudi League, captain Saad Bguir has voiced his staunch backing for head coach Pitso Mosimane, commending his leadership and influence on the squad.

Bguir credits the South African coach with stabilising the team and instilling a sense of belief among the players during the club's testing period.