Saudi Pro League: 16 matches, 16 wins... Al-Nassr doesn't lose when Mané is on the pitch

Sadio Mané played a key role in Al-Nassr's 5-0 victory on the road against Al-Najma on Wednesday night, in a commanding performance for matchday 23 of the Saudi Pro League.

This win propelled Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates to the top of the Saudi league standings, two points clear of Al-Ahli Saudi and three ahead of Al-Hilal.

The Senegalese international has proven to be a true talisman for his club. In fact, Al-Nassr have won all 16 Saudi Pro League matches that Mané has played in this season.

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That perfect run came to an end during the former Liverpool winger's absence at AFCON 2025. In that period, Al-Nassr played seven league matches, managing a mixed record of three wins, one draw and three defeats.

Without Mané, Al-Nassr lost three consecutive matches against Al-Ahli (3-2), Al-Qadsiah (1-2), and Al-Hilal (3-1). This underlines just how vital he is to the squad, having racked up 9 goals and 7 assists in 24 matches across all competitions this season.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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