It has been 7 years since Al-Nassr lifted the Saudi Pro League ( now known as Roshn Saudi League) and have been devoid of a title since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. The fans have been pressing and praying for the Knights of Najd, and no wonder this season the Riyadh-based club is closer thanContinue reading “With Title In Sight, It Is Crunch Time For Al-Nassr”
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Preview:Â Al-Nassr Host Al-Najma On Friday As Ronaldo Returns
As War rages in the Gulf, the Roshn Saudi League enters its crucial business end. After the International break, the RSL matches begin tomorrow with 8 games remaining. Al-Nassr, on a 14 game winning streak, are holding the pole strongly with a 3 point lead over Al-Hilal ( who are yet to lose a game),Continue reading “Preview:Â Al-Nassr Host Al-Najma On Friday As Ronaldo Returns”
Al-Nassr Sitting Pretty On Top As Saudi League Takes A Break
Al-Nassr continued to impress, sans Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Knights of Najd thrashed Al-Khaleej 5-0 away in Saihat to stay atop the Roshn Saudi League. With 8 games remaining, the Saudi League took a break as EID beckoned the Kingdom. Al-Nassr stood 3 points clear of Al-Hilal ( who are still to lose a game)Continue reading “Al-Nassr Sitting Pretty On Top As Saudi League Takes A Break”
Wasteful Al-Nassr Scrape Past Neom With A Late Simikan Strike
Al-Nassr continued their winning run, but only just. A determined Neom FC outfit not only denied the title chasers for almost the entire match, but were unfortunate to score themselves when they hit the Al-Nassr cross-bar twice over. With Ronaldo conspicuous by his absence, Al-Nassr under huge pressure to win to stay atop the RSLContinue reading “Wasteful Al-Nassr Scrape Past Neom With A Late Simikan Strike”
Despite A Goal Drought Joao Felix Impresses For Al-Nassr
” I just want the League “. These are the words of Joao Felix, who in his first season with Al-Nassr in the Roshn Saudi League has become a vital cog in Al-Nassr’s spirited campaign for the League title. The words speak of a player completely focussed and determined to win the League for hisContinue reading “Despite A Goal Drought Joao Felix Impresses For Al-Nassr”
Amidst Ronaldo Injury Scare Al-Nassr Stay Atop Saudi League
The Roshn Saudi League is witnessing a tight triangular contest with just 10 games remaining. Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli Saudi and Al-Hilal are locked in an intense battle for the Saudi League Title. All three teams won their matches this week, thus keeping up the pressure on each other. Al-Hilal fought hard and secured a thrilling 5-3Continue reading “Amidst Ronaldo Injury Scare Al-Nassr Stay Atop Saudi League”
Al-Nassr Reclaim Top Spot As Ronaldo Powers A Brace
Al-Nassr hosted Al-Hazem from Ar Rass at the Al Awwal Park in Riyadh last night, as the Holy month of Ramadan bestowed itself. Al-Hilal, the table topper,s were playing arch rivals Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Al-Clasico, and therefore Al-Nassr had to put up a big win to ensure that any slip from Al-Hilal would beContinue reading “Al-Nassr Reclaim Top Spot As Ronaldo Powers A Brace”
Al-Nassr Keep Up The Pressure On Al-Hilal With A Win At Buraydah
Al-Nassr ensured another vital 3 points from their away game against Al-Kholood at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraydah, last night. An emphatic 3-0 victory saw Al-Nassr move to second position on goal difference, with Al-Ahli Saudi close on their heels in 3rd. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 961st goal of his career asContinue reading “Al-Nassr Keep Up The Pressure On Al-Hilal With A Win At Buraydah”
Al-Nassr Survive An Al-Shabab Scare, As Coman Does A Ronaldo
It was a desperate game to win for Al-Nassr, as they hosted a struggling Al-Shabab at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. The Knights were running away with the RSL just a few days ago, but then, suddenly out of nowhere, ran into a terrible loss of form, losing 3 games in a row and drawingContinue reading “Al-Nassr Survive An Al-Shabab Scare, As Coman Does A Ronaldo”
Wasteful Al-Nassr Lose to Al-Qadsiyah At Home
Till a few days ago, Al-Nassr had notched up their 10th straight victory in the opening 10 games of the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) and were well placed on top of the table. But the next 3 games have yielded just 1 point, putting shackles on the fast-moving Knights of Najd. Al-Nassr drew with Al-EttifaqContinue reading “Wasteful Al-Nassr Lose to Al-Qadsiyah At Home”