Kaizer Chiefs Legend Knowledge Musona and Cristiano Ronaldo Make Saudi Pro League Team of the Week

Kaizer Chiefs Legend Knowledge Musona and Cristiano Ronaldo Make Saudi Pro League Team of the Week

Keba Mothoagae
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo is the front and centre of all that is the Saudi Pro League at the moment
  • Amid all of this, something happened that should excite Southern Africans and Zimbabweans in particular
  • Former Kaizer Chiefs player Knowledge Musona has been a great success in the Middle East and was recently honoured alongside Ronaldo

Kaizer Chiefs supporters, Zimbabweans and Southern Africans have something to smile about when it comes to Saudi Arabia.

Amakhosi legend Knowledge Musona, a star of The Warriors, was recently named in the Saudi Pro League Team of the Week, significantly, alongside superstar attraction Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Knoweldge Musona were in the Saudi Pro League Team of the Week. Image sources: Getty Images.
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According to Soccer24, Musona was in fine form last week, registering an assist and also scoring in Al Tai's 2-2 draw against Al Adalah. This was his sixth assist of the season, as well as his fourth goal scored.

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The Saudi Pro League Team of the Week for Round 17. Image source: Arab News.
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Al Tai is currently in eighth place, having amassed 22 points after 18 matches played. Incidentally, Ronaldo's Al Nassr sits atop the log table, with 40 points after 17 outings.

Saudi Pro League honours Musona

Knowledge Musona has been the sort of hit that Cristiano Ronaldo intends to be in the Saudi Pro League.

The former Kaizer Chiefs striker was honoured by Saudi Arabia's top division for his achievements in the colours of Al Tai. Soccer24 reported that the Zimbabwean was named alongside Al-Shabab FC midfielder Hattan Bahebri as the 2022 calendar assist leaders with eight assists apiece.

Musona joined Al-Tai FC from Belgian giants Anderlecht back in July 2021, as per The Standard. He proved to be an immediate success with the team, with his six goals and eight assists.

Mosimane warmly embraced in Saudi Arabia

Al Ahli Saudi were victorious in the Saudi First Division League on Monday evening.

Pitso Mosimane's team were too good for Ohod, running out 2-0 winners. This saw them remain in second place on 43 points after 21 games, an identical record with log leaders, Al Hazm, with the two teams separated by a goal difference of five.

Following the game, Mosimane shared a tweet of Saudi supporters chanting his name in an Arabic song.

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