Watch: N’Golo Kante wins hearts by cleaning up pitch during Al-Ittihad game

N’Golo Kante continues to win fans over with his humble actions. During Al-Ittihad’s match against Al-Ahli, Kante cleared the pitch of flags thrown by fans, showcasing his sportsmanship.

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N’Golo Kante clears pitch of flags during Saudi Pro League match
Fans praised Kante’s humility and dedication to sportsmanship
Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Ahli 1-0
N’Golo Kante warmed fans’ hearts once again with a selfless gesture in the Saudi Pro League, where he took it upon himself to clear the pitch of hundreds of flags thrown by Al Ittihad supporters.

Since moving to Al Ittihad this past summer after a celebrated tenure at Chelsea, the French midfielder has already become a fan favorite, both for his skill and his down-to-earth demeanor. During a recent league match against Al Ahli, Kante’s humility was on full display. Al Ittihad edged out a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to Saleh Alshehri’s goal in the first half, but tension grew in the final minutes as Al Ahli increased pressure in search of an equalizer. Hoping to break their opponents’ momentum, Al Ittihad fans threw hundreds of small flags onto the pitch, halting play.