Sadio Mané and Abdullah Al Hamddan lead Al Nassr to another league win
Category: Sports
Al Nassr continued their impressive form in the Saudi Pro League, defeating Al Najma 5-2 on April 3, 2026, at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh. The victory marked another step in Al Nassr's quest for the league title, solidifying their position at the top of the table.
The match kicked off at 10 p.m. local time, and Al Nassr quickly showcased their dominance. With a staggering 64.3% possession, they controlled the pace of the game, taking 24 shots—10 of which were on target—compared to Al Najma's 6 shots, with 4 on target. Al Najma struggled defensively, managing only 272 passes with a pass accuracy of 72.8%, in stark comparison to Al Nassr's 492 passes and an impressive 86.6% accuracy.
Sadio Mané opened the scoring for Al Nassr, contributing to his team's comeback after they initially fell behind. Rakan Al Tulayhi had put Al Najma ahead early in the match, but Al Nassr responded emphatically with goals from Mané and Abdullah Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Hamddan. Kingsley Coman also found the back of the net, ensuring that Al Nassr maintained their lead throughout the contest.
Al Najma, who has struggled throughout the season, now finds themselves at the bottom of the league table with only one win in 26 matches. They came into this game on a five-game losing streak, having lost their previous match 1-3 against Damac FC. The defeat to Al Nassr only adds to their woes as they continue to search for a way to turn their season around.
In addition to Mané and Al Hamddan's contributions, Al Nassr's goalkeeper made two saves, demonstrating a solid defensive effort. The match statistics revealed that Al Najma committed 12 fouls compared to Al Nassr's 9, with both teams receiving two yellow cards. Al Nassr's tactical superiority was evident, as they also earned four corners to Al Najma's three.
This victory is part of a remarkable run for Al Nassr, who now sits atop the Saudi Pro League with 87 points, three points clear of second-place Al Hilal and five ahead of third-place Al Ahli. Their current 12-game winning streak began on January 17, 2026, and they have shown no signs of slowing down. Their last home game ended in a narrow 1-0 victory against NEOM, thanks to a last-minute goal from Mohamed Simakan.
As the season progresses, Al Nassr will look to maintain their momentum, especially with key players like Sadio Mané and Kingsley Coman leading the charge. Meanwhile, Al Najma must regroup quickly if they hope to find any success in the remaining matches of the season. The pressure is mounting, and every point will be invaluable as they aim to escape the relegation zone.
With the Saudi Pro League heating up, fans can expect more thrilling matches ahead as teams battle for glory and survival. Al Nassr's next challenge will be to extend their winning streak and solidify their place as champions of the league.