N’Golo Kante Shines with Spectacular Header in Al-Ittihad’s Clash with Al-Hilal

N'Golo Kante showcased his enduring talent with a remarkable acrobatic header during Al-Ittihad‘s face-off against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.

The veteran player who recently made the move from Stamford Bridge to Al-Ittihad, joined esteemed players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Malcom at the club.

Kante, though not primarily recognized for his goal-scoring prowess, made a significant impact early in the heavyweight duel at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, connecting with a precise cross just 12 minutes into the game.

The 32-year-old midfielder threw himself at a pinpoint cross delivered by left-back Zakaria Al Hawsawi, executing a diving header that sailed past the goalkeeper, breaking the deadlock in style.

Despite Kante’s remarkable goal, Al-Ittihad faced disappointment as the league leaders, Al-Hilal, emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline.

Goals from Saleh Alshehri, Malcom, and Saud Abdulhamid propelled Jorge Jesus‘s team nine points clear of Al-Nassr in the league standings.

Al-Ittihad, the reigning champions from last season, have the chance to seek redemption as they gear up to face Al-Hilal again in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League.

Kante has participated in 20 league matches for Al-Ittihad this season, with his recent goal marking his second for the club. In addition to his goals, he has also contributed with three assists in a campaign that currently positions Al-Ittihad in fifth place, trailing the leaders by 25 points.