Lens's Saudi Sensation Delivers First Ligue 1 Goal in a 3-0 Triumph Over Metz
8 March 2026
Saudi Star Sparks Lens Victory
The Saudi star Saud Abdul Hamid gave Lens fans something to cheer about as he scored his first Ligue 1 goal, fueling a 3-0 win over Metz on Sunday.
Abdul Hamid vowed to do his best to delight supporters in the French title race this season.
He marked a personal milestone by scoring his first Ligue 1 goal in the clash against Metz in round 25.
Match Details and Standings
The goal came just before halftime when he controlled the ball inside the box and fired a powerful shot into the net at 44 minutes, giving his side a vital lead.
That strike paved the way for Lens to seal a 3-0 victory and continue chasing Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1.
Lens moved to 56 points in second place, one point behind PSG.
Abdul Hamid posted on X after his first Ligue 1 goal: Praise be to God for a crucial win in the title race. My teammates and I will keep giving our all to make our fans happy. Thanks for your tremendous support.
Punchline 1: If football were a sniper rifle, Lens just locked three goals on Metz without missing a beat.
Punchline 2: Meter by meter, Lens is stacking points—soon they’ll need a bigger map than Metz to find the league table.
