Raja Casablanca Players 'Eagerly Wait' to Snap Pictures with Ronaldo

Raja Casablanca Players 'Eagerly Wait' to Snap Pictures with Ronaldo

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at August 7, 2023 at 6:48 AM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo played a starring role for Al-Nassr in their 3-1 win against Raja Casablanca
  • It was the Portuguese veteran's third goal for the Saudi Arabian side in his last three matches
  • Meanwhile, Raja Casablanca players were seen 'waiting' to take pics with Ronaldo afterwards

Cristiano Ronaldo's star power appears undiminished and his influence continues to build despite nearing the tail end of an illustrious career.

In his latest outing, the veteran was the driving force behind Al-Nassr's impressive 3-1 victory over Raja Casablanca in the Arab Club Champions Cup quarter-final on August 6.

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Raja Casablanca players reportedly waited in turns to take photos with Ronaldo. Photo credit: @AlNassrFC_EN
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His brilliant 19th-minute goal set the tone for the team's comfortable win, with Sultan Al-Ghannam and new signing, Seko Fofana, adding to the tally, Sportstar reports.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Knights of Nahd, who reached the semi-finals of the regional competition for the first time since 1995, aiming to secure their first trophy of the new season.

Raja players 'wait' for Ronaldo

After the match, a group of Raja Casablanca players were reportedly spotted awaiting the Portuguese superstar, hoping to capture moments with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

It is unclear if the players got their wish to interact with Ronaldo after a thrilling tie.

Meanwhile, Al-Nassr face tough challenges ahead, including formidable opposition from Iraqi side, Al-Shorta, and four-time Asia Champions League winners, Al-Hilal, per Inside Sports.

Raja Casablanca boss salutes Ronaldo

Sports Brief also reported on Raja Casablanca head coach, Josef Zinnbauer praising Ronaldo for his excellence in the Arab Club Champions Cup as he led Al-Nassr to a near-flawless 3-1 victory on August 6.

In awe of the five-time Ballon d'Or award recipient's contribution to the match, the German tactician paid a glowing tribute to the man who currently leads the goal-scoring chart in the Arab Club Champions Cup.

Ronaldo scores against Raja Casablanca

Sports Brief also reported on Ronaldo extending his goal-scoring streak in the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup with a remarkable left-footed strike against Raja Casablanca.

Prior to this, he had undergone a dry spell of five games without finding the net before scoring in Al-Nassr's second group stage clash against Tunisian outfit, US Monastir.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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