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Brace and Banner: Toni Tops the Saudi Pro League with a Stunning Brace

28 January 2026

Brace and Banner: Toni Tops the Saudi Pro League with a Stunning Brace
Ivan Toni scores twice as Al Ahli push for Saudi Pro League glory.

Toni's Brace Sends a Message to the Title Race

In a stunning display, English striker Ivan Toni fired a brace in ten minutes against Al Ettifaq, as Al Ahli extended their push in the Roshan Saudi Pro League. The first goal came in the 17th minute off a pass from Riyad Mahrez, with the second from a penalty in the 27th minute.

Record-Breaking Form Keeps the Hype Alive

With the two goals, Toni moved to 17 goals in the league, top of the scoring chart, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo (16) who leads Al Nassr. This marks his eighth straight game with a goal in the league, beating his previous best of seven consecutive games last season. Toni now has 25 goals and 7 assists in 28 appearances for Al Ahli across all competitions this season.

Punchline: If goals were headlines, Toni would be oversharing—twice in ten minutes, and Ronaldo would need a longer biography to keep up. Also, my coffee machine just asked for his autograph—it's tired of serving tea while Toni serves wonder goals.

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I am Michael Whooosh, an English sports journalist born in 1986. Passionate about surfing, poetry, and beekeeping, I share my human and sensitive view of sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who scored the brace for Al Ahli?

Ivan Toni scored two goals in ten minutes.

Against whom did Toni score?

Al Ettifaq.

What records did Toni achieve with this performance?

He moved to 17 league goals, tops the scoring chart, and extended his scoring run to eight consecutive league games.

What are Toni's season totals for goals and assists?

25 goals and 7 assists in 28 appearances across competitions.