League: Saudi Pro League Sport: Soccer Country: Saudi Arabia Category: Scores & Results

Cristiano Ronaldo scores in Al Nassr victory against Abha

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 2:14 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scores in Al Nassr victory against Abha

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 979th career goal during a 2-1 Saudi Pro League victory for Al Nassr over Abha. The 41-year-old forward opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a header following an Angelo corner kick. Abdullah Al-Hamdan added a second goal for Al Nassr in the 58th minute. Abha responded in the 75th minute when Nabil Fekir converted a direct free kick. This result moves Al Nassr to 15 points after six rounds, placing them level with Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah. Ronaldo continues his pursuit of 1,000 career goals and currently sits 21 strikes away from that milestone.

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By the Numbers

•Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 979th career goal in the 22nd minute.
•Al Nassr defeated Abha 2-1 to move to 15 points this season.
•Abdullah Al-Hamdan scored the second goal for Al Nassr in the 58th minute.
•Nabil Fekir provided the lone goal for Abha from a free kick.
•Ronaldo requires 21 additional goals to reach 1,000 in his professional career.

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2:14 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al Nassr to 2-1 win over Abha with historic header for 979th goal

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Cristiano Ronaldo continued his pursuit of 1,000 career goals as his header helped Al Nassr secure a 2-1 victory over Abha in the Saudi Pro League. The 41-year-old opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, rising above his marker to meet an Angelo corner before powering his header towards the far post.
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