Mane's 20-Day Nightmare for Nassiri: A Clash That Redefined the Saudi League Saga
6 February 2026
Key Moments
Senegalese star Sadio Mane again torments Morocco's Nassiri.
Mane, Nasr star, has become a persistent headache for Yusuf Nassiri, Union forward, in under twenty days.
Mane opened the scoring in a 2-0 win over Al-Ittihad at Al-Awwal Park in Round 21 of the Roshen Pro League.
That strike proved decisive, erasing Nassiri's hopes of a positive debut after transferring from Fenerbahce, today.
Mane repeated the feat 19 days later, on January 18, in the Africa Cup final, when Senegal claimed the title.
Though Mane did not score that day, his country triumphed and won Africa's crown for a second time, beating hosts Morocco.
Worth noting, the two stars had not met in a single prior clash; Nassiri now waits for next season to seek revenge, patiently.
Analysts say the Mane-Nassiri dynamic is shaping the title race in ways not seen since early-season sprints.
For Nassiri, the lessons are clear: mark Mane early, and hope the ball finds your future teammates in net instead.
Punchline: Mane's grin says it all.
Punchline 2: The defense finally filed a restraining order.
Punchline 3: If defense is a joke, Mane just bought season tickets.
Punchline 4: Nassiri will need a hat-trick of defenders to sleep tonight.
