Ghanaian forward Jonathan Sowah named Man of the Match after four goal heroics in Al Nasr big win

Published on: 22 May 2024

Ghana international Jonathan Sowah emerged as the Man of the Match following his exploits in Al Nasr Benghazi’s big win over Al Hilal Benghazi in the Libyan Premier League at the weekend.

The former Medeama striker picked the MVP prize after producing a masterful performance to help his outfit cruised to a resounding 6-3 win over Al Hilal at the Martrys of Benina Stadium in Benghazi.

The Ghanaian forward bagged four goals in the much anticipated encounter. Sowah converted two penalty kicks in the game before adding two strikes in the week 17 fixture.

The former Ghana Premier League forward completed a hat-trick before the halftime break in the much-anticipated clash.

The 25-year-old opened the scoring after just three minutes before adding the second goal three minutes later, netting all goals from the spot.

Before the halftime break, the energetic forward found the back of the net again to seal a 3-0 lead in the first half for Al Nasr.

The home team continued their dominance after recess as Libya international Mohammed Eshtewi grabbed the fourth goal of the match in the 61st minute mark.

Sowah was on the scoresheet again in the 72nd minute before Mohamed Ali Jouini cemented the victory in injury time.

The visitors managed to pull three goals back through Ezzeddine Maryami, who scored all goals from the spot.

Sowah has now scored five goals and provided an assist in 7 appearances for Al-Nasr since joining from Medeama in January.

Per reports in the Ghanaian media, Sowah has been invited for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Central Africa Republic next month.

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