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Nigeria's Godwin Saviour was on target but it was not enough for his brave side against Al Nassr's Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Nigeria's Godwin Saviour scored early, but it was not enough to secure victory for Al Akhdoud against the star-studded Al Nassr, featuring Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The match, held on Thursday night, saw Al Akhdoud take a surprising lead in the sixth minute with Saviour's third goal of the season. However, they could not maintain their advantage against Al Nassr's formidable attack.
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Senegal’s Mane was the standout performer, netting a brace that saw him steal the show as he helped kick off 2025 in style.
Cristiano Ronaldo also made his mark by converting a penalty for his 917th career goal, contributing to Al Nassr's 3-1 victory.
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Despite Saviour's commendable effort, the firepower of Mane and Ronaldo proved too much for Al Akhdoud to handle.
After the game and result, Al Nassr sit in third place in the Saudi Pro League standings with 28 points, trailing behind leaders Al Ittihad and second-placed Al Hilal.
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This season, Ronaldo has scored 11 goals and provided two assists, while Mane has five goals and five assists. Saviour's performance remains notable with three goals and one assist to his name this season.
Meanwhile, the 28-year-old was not the only Nigerian who smashed the net in the lively Saudi Pro League on Thursday night football.
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Godwin’s more illustrious compatriot Odion Ighalo was also on target for his struggling club Al Wehda in another explosive encounter on the night.
Unlike Saviour, Ighalo proved to be the hero for his side as they held off their brave hosts Al Fateh to steal all three points following a 2-1 victory.
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The 35-year-old former Super Eagles forward scored the decisive winner in the first half for his fourth of the season in the Saudi Pro League.
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