Al-Fayha vs Al-Nassr: Sadio Mane sparks comeback in Saudi Pro League

Senegalese star Sadio Mane inspired Al Nassr FC to a crucial 3–1 comeback win over Al Fayha in the Saudi Pro League round 24, overturning a halftime deficit to strengthen their grip on the title race.

The hosts stunned Al Nassr just before the break when Abdulelah Al-Amri inadvertently turned the ball into his own net in stoppage time of the first half (45+2), giving Al Fayha a 1–0 lead.

Mane Ignites the Comeback

Al Nassr pushed forward in search of an equalizer and found their breakthrough in the 72nd minute. Mane reacted sharply to a low cross from Kingsley Coman, converting to bring the visitors level at 1–1.

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The goal marked Mane’s second consecutive league strike, having also found the net in the previous round against Al Najma.

Late Drama Seals the Win

Momentum fully shifted in Al Nassr’s favor, and they took the lead in the 80th minute through an own goal by Orlando Mosquera.

Abdullah Al-Hamdan then wrapped up the victory in the 85th minute, securing a 3–1 triumph for the Riyadh giants.

Title Race Update

With the win, Al Nassr move to 61 points at the top of the table, two points ahead of second-placed Al Ahli Saudi and three points ahead of third-placed Al Hilal.

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