AFCON 2025
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong shared a memorable moment with Cristiano Ronaldo after Al Nassr’s 2–0 victory over Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.
At the end of the encounter in Riyadh, Troost-Ekong, who leads newly promoted Al Kholood, was spotted exchanging jerseys with the Portuguese superstar in the tunnel.
Ronaldo, who received the Golden Boot award before kick-off for finishing as the league’s top scorer last season, played a key role in Al Nassr’s win, while goals from Sadio Mané and Lisandro Martínez sealed the three points for the home side.
For Troost-Ekong, the post-match moment highlighted the respect between both players, who boast long international careers. The Super Eagles skipper, a stalwart for Nigeria, has been a crucial figure since joining Al Kholood, while Ronaldo continues to inspire in Saudi Arabia with his star power and performances.
