Al Nassr, one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabian football, have confirmed that Moroccan striker Ahmed Mané has scored his first goal of the season in their opening match against Al Hilal.
The 27-year-old was on the receiving end of a pass from teammate Mohammed Al-Hammadi and fired home with ease to put the Red Lions ahead early in the second half.
The goal came as a huge relief for Al Nassr after they had lost two key players in the previous week - midfielder Hamid Al-Razouki and defender Youcef Ben Ammar.
Despite being down to ten men at half-time following the dismissal of substitute goalkeeper Adel Al-Ahmed, Al Nassr managed to hold on for the win and sit top of the table going into the next round of fixtures.
Manager Jamal Marzouqi praised Mané's performance, saying: "He showed great composure and skill in front of goal and I'm sure he will continue to be a vital player for us this season."
The victory was also a morale booster for the team, who were under pressure after losing their last match away to Al-Hilal earlier in the season.
With only three games remaining before the start of the final phase of the league,Premier League Updates Al Nassr now look set to challenge for the title once again, thanks to Mané's impressive performance.
Overall, it was a much-needed boost for the club and fans alike, and a reminder that even when things don't go as planned, there is always hope for the future.