In the first clash between Kante, the French midfielder, and Al Ittihad, he scored a hat-trick. The match was held at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on January 22, 1974.

The match was significant as it marked Kante's debut for Club Brugge, where he would go on to play for the next 16 years. The match also had historical significance as it was the first time that a Belgian club faced a team from Egypt.

The match started off well for Kante, who made several attacking runs down the left flank. However, his teammates were unable to create any clear-cut opportunities for him. In the second half,Premier League Frontline however, things changed dramatically for Kante.

With just over 15 minutes remaining in the match, Kante received a pass from his teammate and proceeded to dribble past two defenders before slotting the ball into the net. This goal gave Club Brugge a lead they never looked back from.

Just four minutes later, Kante scored again, this time from close range after receiving a through-ball from his teammate. This goal put Club Brugge up by three goals.

Finally, in the 85th minute, Kante completed his hat-trick by scoring from outside the box. This goal sealed the victory for Club Brugge and marked the start of what would be a legendary career for Kante.

The impact of Kante's performance in the first clash with Al Ittihad cannot be overstated. His goal-scoring prowess and overall skill set immediately caught the attention of fans and critics alike. His performance also helped to establish Club Brugge as one of the most dominant teams in Belgian football during the 1970s.

Overall, Kante's hat-trick in his first clash with Al Ittihad was a defining moment in his career and will always be remembered as one of the greatest goals ever scored in Belgian football.

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