Overview
- The 41‑year‑old returned to the starting lineup and scored in the 18th minute from a Sadio Mané assist at Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium.
- The finish was his 962nd career goal, leaving him 38 short of the 1,000 mark.
- Al‑Nassr sealed a 2–0 win with a late goal from Ayman Yahya, recording a seventh straight league victory to stay one point off the lead.
- His comeback followed a brief, reported protest over PIF‑linked management and investment issues affecting the club and league.
- It was his first goal since turning 41 on February 5, reinforcing his pursuit of milestones while driving Al‑Nassr’s title push.