A High-Stakes Contest Lined Up In Riyadh The Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh would be buzzing both with excitement and apprehension as Al-Nassr host Al-Ahli, the AFC Champions League Elite Champions, at their home ground in a high-stakes, Roshn Saudi League duel tonight. Al-Nassr Riding A Relentless Winning Wave Al-Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo and coachedContinue reading “Relentless Al-Nassr Take On Al-Ahli In A Massive Showdown Tonight”
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With Title In Sight, It Is Crunch Time For Al-Nassr
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”
Al-Nassr Consolidate Lead As Al-Hilal Play Out Yet Another Draw
Al-Nassr powered by a brace from Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane restarted their campaign for the Saudi League Title with an emphatic 5-2 victory over bottom placed Al-Najma in Riyadh on Friday night. Ronaldo, returning to the side after a brief absence due to a hamstring injury led his team from the front with twoContinue reading “Al-Nassr Consolidate Lead As Al-Hilal Play Out Yet Another Draw”
Preview: 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: Al-Nassr Host Al-Najma On Friday As Ronaldo Returns”
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”
Better On The Pitch Than Off It, Ronaldo Scores As Al-Nassr Win
The legend had been on a strike. A controversial decision from Cristiano Ronaldo had left Al-Nassr without him during a crucial phase of the season. It was another critical encounter last evening as The Knights of Najd travelled to Hofuf for the 21st game of the RSL against Al-Fateh. Al-Hilal, the leaders had already securedContinue reading “Better On The Pitch Than Off It, Ronaldo Scores As Al-Nassr Win”
Al-Nassr Hold On To Second Spot in RSL After Narrow Win Over Al-Taawoun
It is getting very tight in the Saudi League, and as the matches are progressing, Al-Ahli Saudi and Al-Qadsiyah are making life difficult for Al-Nassr in particular. A win was a must for the Knights of Najd. A loss would have pulled them down to 5th on the table. There were nerves aplenty when Al-TaawounContinue reading “Al-Nassr Hold On To Second Spot in RSL After Narrow Win Over Al-Taawoun”
Sadio Mané Wins AFCON, Wins Hearts Too
He is one of Africa’s greatest footballers. His talent is unquestionable, his skill is sublime, and to top it all, he is steeped in humility. He is Sadio Mané, the legend from Senegal. The winner of the Africa Cup of Nations twice over. The second is the latest AFCON in Morocco. Adjudged, the Player ofContinue reading “Sadio Mané Wins AFCON, Wins Hearts Too”
Brilliant Mané Denies Salah As Senegal Beat Egypt To Reach AFCON Finals
Two compatriots and now rivals, Mo Salah and Sadio Mané clashed in the AFCON semi-finals in Tangiers. It was expected to be a resounding game with both sides going at each other in full measure. However, what transpired eventually was a cagey affair that did not live up to it’s expectations. Senegal were by farContinue reading “Brilliant Mané Denies Salah As Senegal Beat Egypt To Reach AFCON Finals”