Late-Game Legend: Kanno Delivers Historic Arab Cup Moment for Saudi Arabia
11 December 2025
Match context
Mohammad Kanno, Saudi Arabia's midfielder, wrote a historic chapter in the Arab Cup 2025 by scoring against Palestine on Thursday night.
Saudi Arabia edged Palestine 2-1 to reach the semifinals, where they will face the winner of Jordan versus Iraq.
Kanno’s historic goal and its significance
Kanno sealed the victory with a header in the 115th minute of the second extra period, rising to meet a perfect cross from Salem Al-Dawsari.
With this strike, Kanno brings his Arab Cup tally to three goals this edition, after previously scoring twice against Comoros in the group stage.
The strike also makes Kanno the second-highest Saudi scorer in Arab Cup history, behind Abed Al-Dosari who has six.
Abed Al-Dosari leads the Saudi tally with six, so Kanno is halfway to the record.
Punchline time: Target acquired — Kanno delivers in the clutch, adding another page to the Arab Cup history books.
Extra-time magic aside, the net did most of the talking tonight; it enjoyed a rare moment of spotlight in favour of the Green Falcons.
