Birthday Bash: Sakala Delivers a 3-0 Triumph as Ronaldo Turns 41
5 February 2026
Match recap
In a commanding display, Zambian forward Fashion Sakala led Al-Fayha to a 3-0 victory over Al-Najma in Round 21 of the Saudi Pro League at Al Majma'ah City Stadium. Sakala opened the scoring in the 17th minute after a strong solo run and a powerful strike from outside the box.
He then set up the third for teammate Jason Remisero in the 57th minute, while Sabri Dehl added a second for Al-Fayha in the 39th minute. Sakala earned the man of the match for his performance, lifting Al-Fayha to 23 points in 11th place, the biggest goal difference in their six wins this season.
Birthday tribute and Ronaldo
The match also carried a birthday echo as Sakala celebrated with a Ronaldo-style celebration after his opener, a nod to his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, who shares the day of the game as his 41st birthday on February 5, 2026.
After the game, Sakala dedicated the award to Ronaldo, saying it was for the Portuguese star on his birthday and acknowledging Ronaldo's influence on his career.
Ronaldo himself turns 41 today, February 5, 1985.
Punchline 1: If humor were a goal, Ronaldo would have a hat-trick on his birthday—and the tickets would still sell out faster than the clock counts the minutes.
Punchline 2: And if celebrations counted as assists, Ronaldo’s cake would be credited with a helper for lighting every candle on the stand.
