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Watch Cristiano Ronaldo and Mane’s goals for Al-Nassr in semi-final of King Cup of Champions

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brace as Al-Nassr beat Al-Khaleej 3-1 to reach the final of the King Cup of Champions on Wednesday.

Nassr and Khaleej met in the semi-final of the King Cup of Champions on Wednesday and, once again, Ronaldo was central to his side’s success, scoring twice to end a mini goal-drought of two games.

Khaleej had a fine chance to open the scoring but a free header was sent over the crossbar, after Ronaldo saw two efforts saved in the opening 10 minutes.

The 39-year-old did open the scoring after a quarter of an hour, capitalising on an absolutely terrible piece of goalkeeping. An attempted clearance was blocked, and the ex-Real Madrid superstar was able to spin and loop a half-volley into the bottom corner.

The second came through Sadio Mane, as he converted a penalty after a handball in the area; Ronaldo refused to take the kick, allowing the former Liverpool star to step up and find the top corner.

The Portugal international added a third just before the hour mark, tapping in at the back post after his initial shot was saved.

Fawaz Al-Torais pulled a goal back late on, as he finished a fine cross, but it was nothing more than a consolation, meaning Nassr have punched their ticket to the final against Al-Hilal.

Ronaldo was exceptional, scoring a fantastic effort on the spin, as well as a tap-in, and Khaleej simply could not deal with his presence up front. That he also sacrificed a hat-trick by handing Mane the responsibility to score from the penalty spot ensures his spot as the MVP.

Source: goal.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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