29.10.2026 19:00
Youssef En-Nesyri, who drew the reaction of fans during his final period at Fenerbahçe and transferred to Al Ittihad in February 2026, continues scoring for his new team. The Moroccan striker earned his team a 2-1 victory with a goal from a free kick in the 90th minute against Neftchi Fargona in the AFC Champions League.
In the 3rd week of the AFC Champions League, Al Ittihad faced Neftchi Fargona away. In the match played at Istiqlol Stadium, the Saudi Arabian side left the field with a 2-1 victory thanks to a last-minute goal by Fenerbahçe's former striker Youssef En-Nesyri.
CAME ON IN THE 63RD MINUTE, WON THE MATCH IN THE 90TH
The home team started the match quickly. Neftchi Fargona took a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute with Iskanderov's goal from the penalty spot. Al Ittihad leveled the score in the 34th minute with Houssem Aouar's goal.
Youssef En-Nesyri, who came on in the 63rd minute of the match, stepped up in the 90th minute. The Moroccan striker put his team 2-1 ahead with a goal from a free kick and became the architect of the victory.
GAVE AL ITTIHAD ITS FIRST VICTORY
With En-Nesyri's last-minute goal, Al Ittihad secured its first victory in the AFC Champions League. The Saudi Arabian side raised its points to 4, while Neftchi Fargona remained on 3 points.
HE WAS BOOED AT FENERBAHÇE
Youssef En-Nesyri, who transferred to Fenerbahçe in 2024, made 79 appearances in the yellow-navy shirt, scoring 38 goals and providing 6 assists.
However, the Moroccan footballer drew the fans' reaction due to his below-expectations performance in the final period of his Fenerbahçe career. After matches in which whistles rose from the stands, En-Nesyri transferred to the Saudi Arabian team Al Ittihad in February 2026.
SCORED 8 GOALS IN 14 MATCHES
After leaving Fenerbahçe, the 29-year-old footballer, who put in an effective performance in the Al Ittihad shirt, contributed 8 goals and 1 assist in 14 matches this season.
En-Nesyri, who has a contract with the Saudi Arabian side until 2028, earned his team three points with his crucial goal against Neftchi Fargona.