Riyad Mahrez closes in on Omar Al Somah’s historic mark

Riyad Mahrez, the dazzling Algerian winger lighting up Al-Ahli Jeddah, showcased his brilliance once again in Saturday’s derby clash against Al-Ittihad at Al-Enma Stadium.

The 26th round of the Saudi Roshen Professional League saw the Desert Warrior orchestrate his team’s opening goal, inching closer to a record set by a club legend.

In the 52nd minute, Mahrez delivered a pinpoint cross that Brazilian defender Roger Ibanez nodded home, boosting Mahrez’s season tally to 27 goal contributions across all competitions with Al-Ahli.

The 33-year-old has scored 13 goals and assisted 14 so far, a haul that underscores his flair and vision. According to Opta, the last Al-Ahli player to outshine Mahrez’s current mark was Syrian striker Omar Al-Somah, now with Al-Orobah, who racked up 29 goal contributions in the 2019-20 campaign.

Mahrez’s crafty play has fans buzzing about whether he will surpass that milestone. With his form on the rise, the Algerian maestro seems poised to etch his name deeper into Al-Ahli’s storied history.