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The Ivory Coast international carried his impressive form into the final, commanding the midfield with authority and had Al Ahli in total control throughout the match.
Just like he was in Al Ahli’s title-winning campaign last year, Kessie was ever-present this season, starting in nine of the 13 matches the Saudi Pro League side played.
Despite not being known for scoring, the former AC Milan and Barcelona man still netted three times in the competition - including the vital equaliser in the quarter-final when Al Ahli were trailing 1-0 to Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim.
The 29-year-old’s ultimate contribution came in the final with Al Ahli playing with only 10 men, it was Kessie’s control and touch that set up Feras Albrikan to smash home the winning goal.
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