"The one making it all happen", "Backbone of Al-Nassr" - Fans hail Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate after 3-1 win over Al-Akhdoud
Fans have heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr teammate Sadio Mané following his display in their Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Akhdoud. The match ended in a 3-1 win for the Knights of Najd on January 9 at Al-Awwal Park.
Al-Akhdoud opened the scoring with Saviour Godwin's goal just six minutes into the clash. Sadio Mané netted the equalizer for Al-Nassr with a right-footed shot from close range in the 29th minute. The hosts were awarded a penalty after the Senegalese left-winger drew a foul from Damion Lowe. Cristiano Ronaldo successfully converted the penalty in the 42nd minute.
The Knights of Najd's third goal of the match came through Mané's header following an assist by Sultan Al Ghannam in the 88th minute. The 32-year-old had 65 touches and two key passes while maintaining a pass accuracy of 95%.
Fans hailed Sadio Mane on social media for his performance in Al-Nassr's 3-0 win against Al-Akhdoud in the Saudi Pro League. Here are some of their reactions from X:
"2 goals today from Sadio Mane The one making it all happen," a fan wrote.
Another added:
"Sadio Mane is the backbone of Al-Nassr."
"About time Mane scored," chimed in another fan.
One account posted:
"He's him"
Another tweeted:
"Well played Sadio Mane."
"Sadio mane is still him... Brace for Al Nassr," posted another.
One user wrote:
"He can score with his feet, and can score with his head too: Sadio Mane"
While another wrote:
"Sadio Mane is the greatest player to ever play for Al Nassr"
After scoring the brace against Al-Akhdoud, Sadio Mane has now registered seven goals and five assists in 24 appearances across competitions for the Knights of Najd this season.
"Best way to start the year" - Cristiano Ronaldo on social media after scoring in Al-Nassr's 3-1 win against Al-Akhdoud
Cristiano Ronaldo made a post on social media celebrating Al-Nassr's 3-1 win against Al-Akhdoud in the Saudi Pro League. He also opened his account for 2025 in the Knights of Najd's first match this year.
Ronaldo took 40 touches and two shots on target while playing one key pass. After scoring in the Knights of Najd's eighth league win this season, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner took to social media and shared pictures from the match with the caption:
"Best way to start the year"
Cristiano Ronaldo has registered 17 goals and three assists in 20 appearances across competitions for the Knights of Najd this season.
Disclaimer: The above stats were taken from FotMob on January 10, 2025, at 03:03 AM IST. They are subject to change as per the platform's prerogative.
