AFCON 2023: Sebastian Haller’s Goal Against DR Congo Set Up Ivory Coast for the Final Against Nigeria
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Cristiano Ronaldo, the former Real Madrid star, solidifies his legendary status by continuing to exhibit sportsmanship, as evidenced by his recent gesture of gifting his jersey to another player after Al-Nassr's victory over Al Fayha in the AFC Champions League.
The Knights of Najd are through to the competition's quarter-final after their 3-0 aggregate win over Al Fayha in the Round of 16.
Ronaldo scored one of the goals in their 2-0 win in the second leg at the Awwal Park on Wednesday evening.
Portuguese international Otavio gave Luis Castro's side the lead in the first half after being set up by Al-Khaibari in the 17th minute.
AFCON 2023: Sebastian Haller’s Goal Against DR Congo Set Up Ivory Coast for the Final Against Nigeria
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The club captain completed the job four minutes before the full-time whistle as he pounced on a mistake by Al Fayha goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic, according to a report by Sports Illustrated.
In a video shared on social media, the veteran forward was seen gifting his jersey to Super Eagles striker Anthony Nwakaeme after the match.
Nwakaeme plays for Al Fayha alongside fellow countryman Henry Onyekuru; both players could not stop Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr teammates from progressing to the next round.
The Super Eagles striker has scored five goals in 16 appearances in all competition for the Orange.
Sports Brief earlier reported that Ronaldo appreciated Al-Nassr fans after the Knights of Najd progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2023/24 AFC Champions League on Wednesday.
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The Portuguese international took to his official handle on X to share both his joy and gratitude for Al-Nassr's latest achievement.