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Al Nassr's Ahmed Musa opens Saudi Professional League account with hat-trick

Ahmed Musa scored a hat-trick as Al Nassr hammered Al Quadisiya 3-0 in their league meeting.

The Nigeria international has left a statement for opposition in the Saudi league with his goalscoring prowess.

Musa broke the deadlock after benefitting from Abderrazak Hamdallah's assist in the 21st minute before doubling the lead four minutes before the interval.

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In the second half, the 25-year-old linked up with Nordin Amrabat for his third goal at the Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium in Khobar.

Following the triumph, the former Leicester City and CSKA Moscow attacker expressed his delight at getting the matchball.

The win leaves the Knights of Najd unmoved at the summit of top-flight table with nine points from three games.

Al Nassr host Al Taawon at the King Fahd Stadium for their next league fixture on September 24.

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