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Édouard Mendy has etched his name into the record books by becoming the first goalkeeper in football history to lift both the UEFA Champions League and the AFC Champions League, following Al Ahli Saudi FC’s 2-0 triumph over Kawasaki Frontale in the Asian final. The Senegal international, whose commanding presence between the posts helped guide […]
Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has expressed his delight after clinching the 2025 Asian Champions League trophy with Al-Ahli Jeddah. In the final of the tournament, the Saudi Pro League side defeated Japan’s Kawasaki 2-0 in the game played on Saturday evening at Al-Enma Stadium in Jeddah to lift the trophy. Speaking in a post-match interview, […]
Riyad Mahrez has set his sights on another continental title—this time with Algeria—following his latest triumph with Al-Ahli in the Asian Champions League. The 34-year-old winger played a pivotal role in his club’s 2-0 victory over Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in the final, registering nine goals and eight assists throughout the tournament. Yet, despite lifting another […]
Edouard Mendy has been crowned the best goalkeeper of the season in the Asian Champions League, capping a triumphant campaign that also saw him lift the title with Al-Ahli following their 2-0 victory over Kawasaki Frontale. The 33-year-old Senegalese international, who has delivered consistent performances throughout the tournament, received the prestigious individual honour shortly after […]
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Franck Kessié, Riyad Mahrez, and Édouard Mendy lifted the AFC Champions League title on Saturday after guiding Al-Ahli to a commanding 2-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale in the final held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The African trio played a decisive role in the Saudi club’s historic victory, which capped off their debut […]
Senegalese forward Sadio Mané is on the verge of reaching another major final with Al Nassr, as the Saudi Pro League club prepares for a crucial AFC Champions League semifinal clash against Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale on Wednesday, April 30, at 4:30 PM in Jeddah. Mané’s pivotal role in Al Nassr’s 4-1 quarterfinal victory over Yokohama […]
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Riyad Mahrez played a pivotal role in Al-Ahli’s progression in the Asian Champions League, delivering a standout performance against Qatar’s Al-Rayyan. The Algerian winger found the net twice in the return leg, adding to his goal from the first match to help secure a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory for the Saudi club. Alongside him, Ivorian […]
Algerian international Youcef Atal played a pivotal role in Al Sadd’s 3-1 victory over Al Wasl on Monday, securing their place in the next round of the Asian Champions League. The right-back found the net in the 70th minute, delivering a crucial second goal for his side at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. A Timely […]
Riyad Mahrez delivered a match-winning performance to fire Al Ahli into the Asian Champions League quarter-finals, scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Al Rayyan. The result, combined with a 3-1 first-leg win, sealed a 5-1 aggregate triumph for the Saudi club, ensuring their place in the next stage of the competition. Mahrez delivers when […]
Al Nassr, featuring Senegalese international Sadio Mané, were held to a goalless draw by Iranian side Esteghlal in the first leg of the Asian Champions League round of 16. The encounter, played in Iran, ended 0-0 as both teams struggled to break the deadlock in a tightly contested match. Despite Al Nassr’s dominance in possession, […]
