Three Great Seasons in Lens: Seko Fofana’s Journey to Al-Nassr and His First Goal with Cristiano Ronaldo – Arab Cup of Champions Clubs Quarterfinals Recap

2023-08-06 17:23:02

After three great seasons in Lens, Seko Fofana left for Saudi Arabia by joining Al-Nassr, a club with which he scored his first goal this Sunday during the quarter-finals of the Arab Cup of Champions Clubs once morest Raja Casablanca (3- 1). Cristiano Ronaldo also validated the qualification with an achievement.

Frame in the midfield of Lens, captain and darling of the supporters, Seko Fofana might have participated in the Champions League with the Northerners but finally decided to accept the proposal of Al-Nassr. Now a teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané, the midfielder was quick to open his counter.

Holder this Sunday in the quarter-finals of the Arab Cup of champion clubs, the Ivorian contributed to the qualification of his team for the next phase. In the 38th minute, Fofana received an excellent cross from other rookie Alex Telles. The former Lensois headed back to the far post and thus scored the third goal of the match. Before this meeting, the midfielder had taken part in the prestigious friendly matches once morest PSG (0-0) and Inter Milan (1-1) in Japan.

Ronaldo also goalscorer

Fofana is not the only one to have distinguished himself. In the 19th minute, Talisca plays with the Casablanca defense and gives Ronaldo present almost at the entrance to the surface. Via his left foot, the Portuguese places an unstoppable shot for the opposing goalkeeper and launches Al-Nassr on the right track. Al Ghannam then took charge ten minutes later to make the break.

The latest recruits Mané and Brozovic were also in the starting lineup of the Saudi formation. Thanks to these three goals, Al-Nassr is therefore qualified for the semi-finals of the competition. In the previous round once morest Zamalek, Ronaldo was decisive by scoring the equalizer late in the game, allowing the Saudis to participate in the quarters.

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