Achraf Hakimi produced a masterclass from full-back, netting three goals to inspire Paris Saint-Germain to a dominant 5-1 win over Le Havre. Despite an early scare from Josh Maja, Luis Enrique’s side showed their tactical superiority to maintain their lead at the top of Ligue 1.

PSG continued their relentless pursuit of another Ligue 1 title with a comprehensive 5-1 demolition of Le Havre at the Stade Oceane. The match began with an unexpected twist as Maja gave the hosts a shock lead in the 18th minute, capitalising on a rare lapse in the Parisian backline.

However, the Parisiens responded with tactical precision, levelling through Mika Godts before taking a half-time lead thanks to the first of three strikes from captain Hakimi. The Moroccan international was the undisputed protagonist of the evening, demonstrating why he is considered one of the world’s most elite attacking defenders.

In the second half, Enrique’s side tightened their grip on the proceedings, suffocating Le Havre with 71% ball possession. Hakimi added his second in the 55th minute before providing the assist for Senny Mayulu to make it four. The rout was completed in the 69th minute when Hakimi secured his hat-trick, rounding off a performance of staggering individual quality.

According to Saudi newspaper Al Riyadh, Al Nassr FC have received an official letter from the Portuguese Football Federation requesting that Ronaldo and other players from the club join the national team squad.

This means Ronaldo is expected to be selected for the new Portugal squad and could play in the UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales.

Ronaldo, 41, had previously been included in the preliminary squad for November’s matches, paving the way for his return to the national team.

On September 30, Ronaldo left the Portugal training camp after a disagreement with the coaching staff, and the Portuguese Football Federation’s disciplinary committee imposed a 30-day suspension. With the suspension now over, Ronaldo can return to the national team.

Ronaldo had earlier apologized to Portuguese fans for leaving the camp and said he was willing to accept any punishment. His return is expected to strengthen Portugal’s squad options ahead of the matches against Denmark and Wales.

President Bola Tinubu says performing Umrah is a deeply spiritual experience for him, describing it as an opportunity to pray for Nigeria and its citizens.

Tinubu spoke in an Aso Rock video posted on his X page after performing Umrah, also known as the lesser hajj, early Friday morning in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

“I am grateful to Almighty Allah for the privilege of performing Umrah here in Saudi Arabia,” Tinubu said.

“This is a deeply spiritual moment for me, and an opportunity to offer prayers for our beloved country, Nigeria, and all our people.

“May Almighty Allah accept our prayers and supplications, grant our nation lasting peace, strengthen our unity, protect our people, and bless our collective efforts to build a more prosperous Nigeria.

“May He grant us wisdom and strength in the service of our nation and accept our Ibadah.”

Tinubu said the religious exercise is also significant to him because of his love for Nigerians, commitment to his responsibilities and faith in God.

“I believe this Umrah is very significant for the love of our people, commitment to the job and our country, Nigeria; commitment to the will of Allah that his words must prevail, and that there’s no other God but Allah and he’s the only one that makes a human being what he can be and what he would be in life,” he added.

“We just pray for our nation. We pray for everyone to be well, to live in harmony and faith in God almighty.”

The president arrived at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on Thursday evening and was received by Yakubu Gambo, Nigeria’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Ahmad bin Thafir, the Saudi head of royal protocol.