Ghana international Prince Tagoe scored for Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq on Saturday just 12 hours after protests from fans of the club forced his recall into the first team.

The 22-year-old, who was brought on with only ten minutes remaining, scored the last goal as they blanked Al-Wehdah 4-0 at the Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam.

The management of Al Ettifaq on Friday started a campaign to frustrate the youngster, after he refused extend his expiring contract, by flogging him to the second team.

Supporters besieged the club presidents residence with protests over the action which prompted his recall into the first team on Saturday morning.

Tagoe returned the supporters favour by scoring in the 87th minute after latching onto a long cross before letting fly from 20-yards.

The victory kept the club in the hunt for the title as early pace-setters Al Hilal relinquished their grip on the Saudi League following a 2-1 home defeat to Ahli.

Al Ettifaq rebuffed several approaches from several top European clubs to sign the Ghana international forward at the start of the season.

The 22-year-old decided not to stay with the club after the Saudis yet again refused to listen to offers from two Italian clubs last week.

But Tagoe has found a way of exiting by turning down a fresh contract from the club which has prompted Al Ettifaq to send him to the second team.

The action did not go down well with the fans who wanted Tagoe to play to keep the club in the hunt for the title.

Some banners at the stadium read: Prince please dont leave us as the fans are keen on letting the clubs top scorer stay.

The striker is keen on moving to Europe prove his worth and cement a place as one of the leading players from Africa.

Clubs from Germany, France, Spain and Italy are still keen on signing the striker.

The Saudi club stand to gain some cash if they release him now or face the prospect of the striker leaving for free when his contract expires in June.