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Newly invited striker George Ilenikhena left everyone at the Super Eagles training stunned with his shooting ability ahead of Friday’s AFCON 2027 qualifier against Madagascar, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The Al-Ittihad striker, born in Nigeria but raised in Lagos, made the decision to represent Nigeria after speaking with coach Eric Chelle, and wasted no time in showing why the coach was interested in him.
At yesterday’s training, which was his first with the team, Chelle and the rest of the team were stunned by his ball-striking skills, which was not just about the power but also the accuracy that left Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo for dead.
The two goalkeepers struggled to maintain their efforts throughout the shooting session, and during a mini training match he was also very strong in dueling and decision-making.
With the absence of striker Victor Osimhen, he is a candidate to lead the line on Friday and possibly in Guinea-Bissau.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
