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Tony Strikes Gold: Al-Ahli Jeddah’s Penalty Hero Writes a New Chapter in the Saudi Pro League

24 January 2026

Tony Strikes Gold: Al-Ahli Jeddah’s Penalty Hero Writes a New Chapter in the Saudi Pro League
Tony’s late penalty fuels Al-Ahli Jeddah over Neom in the Saudi Pro League

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Neom match?

Ivan Tony converted a penalty in the 55th minute to score the opening goal for Al-Ahli Jeddah, contributing to a standout performance in the Saudi Pro League.

What records did Tony achieve with this goal?

The goal helped Tony become Al-Ahli’s third all-time top scorer in the league since the league's professional era began in 2008-09, with 38 goals.

How does this affect the Golden Boot race?

Tony reduced Ronaldo’s lead to one goal in the current season’s Golden Boot race, with Tony on 15 and Ronaldo on 16.

How has Tony performed this season overall?

This goal extended Tony’s season tally, marking his seventh consecutive game scoring for Al-Ahli this campaign.