Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong had a night to forget as Cristiano Ronaldo stole the spotlight with his 928th career goal, guiding Al-Nassr to a commanding 3-1 victory over Al Kholood.
The Nigerian defender and his team faced a daunting challenge at Al Awwal Park in the Saudi Pro League’s round 25 clash on Friday evening, Footballrover reports.
Despite putting up a fight, Al Kholood struggled to contain Ronaldo’s brilliance, as the Real Madrid legend wasted no time in making his mark on the game.
Tough night for Troost-Ekong as Cristiano Ronaldo shines
It took just four minutes for Cristiano Ronaldo to announce himself. Pouncing on a loose ball in the box, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner calmly slotted home, silencing Al Kholood’s pre-match confidence.
This goal not only set the tone for the match but also extended Ronaldo’s tally to 19 goals in the league this season, keeping him ahead of stars like Abderrazak Hamdallah, Karim Benzema, and Ivan Toney.
While Troost-Ekong played the full 90 minutes, he had the fewest touches (35) of any outfield player who completed the game.
However, he still managed seven recoveries, two clearances, and an 87% pass accuracy, showing his defensive awareness despite the tough result.
Ronaldo’s relentless pursuit of 1000 goals
Even at 40, the former Manchester United star remains relentless in his pursuit of footballing greatness.
With a record-breaking career spanning Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and now Al-Nassr, the Portuguese forward is edging closer to the elusive 1000-goal milestone.
His latest strike continues to seal his status as the league’s top scorer and a driving force behind Al-Nassr’s title ambitions.
Meanwhile, Troost-Ekong will now shift focus to international duty, as he prepares to lead the Super Eagles into their World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
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