Al Kholood 0-1 Al Akhdoud: Saviour Godwin outshines Troost Ekong in Saudi Arabia

Al Akhdoud clinched a vital 1-0 victory over Al Kholood in a hard-fought Saudi Pro League clash on April 23, 2025.

Nigerian forward Saviour Godwin delivered the decisive blow against his compatriot, William Troost-Ekong.

Godwin’s 67th-minute strike proved to be the difference in a match as Al Akhdoud secured three crucial points in their battle against relegation.

The encounter at Prince Hathloul Bin Abdul Aziz Sport City Stadium in Najran was a tense affair, with both sides fully aware of the stakes in this relegation six-pointer.

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Al Akhdoud, desperate to turn their season around, faced an Al Kholood side anchored by the experience of Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong, who played the full 90 minutes in the heart of their defense.

The deadlock was broken in the 67th minute by Saviour Godwin, who capitalized on a rare lapse in Al Kholood’s backline.

Godwin, however, did not see out the game, as he was substituted in additional time for Saleh Al Abbas to manage the closing stages and protect their slender lead.