Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Georges-Kevin N’Koudou and Abderrazak Hamdallah all found the back of the net twice in 2-1 victories for Al-Qadsiah, Damac and Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League on Monday, Afrosport reports.
The brace for Gabon’s Aubameyang came in a win over reigning champions and current leaders Al-Hilal while that of Cameroon’s N’Koudou came in a victory over nine-time champions Al-Ittihad.
Auba doubled down on Jorge Jesus’ men as he produced a vintage performance with two excellent goals to give his side the win! 🔥#QADHIL highlights brought to you by @VisitSaudi 🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/ueR9wDB1hN
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The two goals for Morocco’s Hamdallah was in a win over Al-Feiha.
The goals for the African trio also came in the same fashion as they put their side ahead in the first half before the opposing side levelled in the second half.
Cameroon forward Georges-Kevin N’Koudou bagged a brace on the afternoon as Damac handed Benzema’s Al Ittihad their first defeat in the #RoshnSaudiLeague in 2025! 🇨🇲#DAMITT highlights brought to you by @VisitSaudi 🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/GhzCkDH2jJ
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Aubameyang, N’Koudou and Hamdallah however restored the lead for their respective sides by netting deep in added time.
Aubameyang now has nine goals in 16 league games for Al-Qadsiah while N’Koudou has 10 in 17 games for Damac, with Hamdallah having eight goals in 12 games.
Abderrazak Hamedallah won his side all three points after scoring a double against Al Fayha, who put up a fight all along but couldn’t get anything out of the game 🔥#SHAFAY highlights brought to you by @VisitSaudi 🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/iYlWgY8j3r
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The results sees Al-Qadsiah move within six points of the summit of the table in third place while Damac move up to 10th place and Al-Shabab up to sixth.