Senegalese forward Sadio Mané delivered a goal and an assist as Al-Nassr secured an entertaining 5–3 victory over Al-Kholood in a thrilling Saudi Pro League encounter.
Mané played a key role in Al-Nassr’s attacking display, restoring their advantage in the 38th minute with a composed finish after being set up by Portuguese forward João Félix.
Cameroonian forward Antoin Essomba also made his mark for Al-Kholood, scoring a crucial equalizer in first-half stoppage time. The forward found the net in the 45+2nd minute after receiving a pass from Julien Domingues to make it 2–2 heading into the break.
Mané continued to influence proceedings in the second half, turning provider in the 81st minute with an assist for Cristiano Ronaldo, who completed his hat-trick to strengthen Al-Nassr’s advantage.
The Senegalese forward’s goal and assist, alongside Essomba’s important contribution for Al-Kholood, underlined the influence of African players in an eight-goal spectacle that saw Al-Nassr claim all three points.
