Toni's Treble Sparks Al Ahli's Run, Equals Historic Record in Saudi Pro League
28 January 2026
Match Highlights
English star Ivan Toni underlined his class with a hat-trick as Al Ahli crushed Al Ettifaq 4-0 in round 19 of the Saudi Pro League. The victory moves Al Ahli to 43 points, second behind leaders Al Hilal, two points adrift before their Thursday clash with Al Qadisiyah.
Records and Season Totals
According to Opta, Toni equaled Omar Suma's mark as the club's record holder for most consecutive games with a goal, reaching nine appearances. He has struck 13 goals in his last eight league games, plus a ninth appearance in which he found the net against Iraq's Al Shorta in Asia's premier competition. His season tally now stands at 26 goals and seven assists in 28 matches across all competitions.
The result strengthens Al Ahli's title challenge while Al Ettifaq prepare for the next fixture, and fans hope the run continues as the season heads toward its peak.
Punchline: If goals were jokes, Toni delivered the season's best punchline.
Punchline: The net blinked, and Toni celebrated twice.
