Fashion Sakala made a return to action for his Saudi Pro League side Al-Fayha, featuring in a friendly win against Emirates Club as both teams gear up for the second round of their respective campaigns. The 1-0 victory marked Sakala's first appearance since Zambia's disappointing exit from the Africa Cup of Nations group stage last month. Despite the national team setback, Sakala has established himself as a key player for Al-Fayha since joining from Rangers FC. While the club struggled in the first half of the league season, Sakala emerged as their top scorer with 7 goals and 3 assists. He further impressed on the continental stage, netting 3 goals and providing 2 assists in the Asian Champions League group stage, helping his team qualify for the knockout rounds. Looking forward, Sakala faces an exciting challenge – going head-to-head with his childhood idol Cristiano Ronaldo in the first leg of the AFC Champions League knockout stage on February 14th. Al-Fayha will host Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, seeking to overturn a 3-1 defeat from their last meeting. Despite the odds favoring Ronaldo's side, Sakala's determination and recent form suggest he and his teammates will be aiming for a favorable result on home Ground.