The new Super Eagles forward, Ilenikhena, shines again with two goals

Newly invited Nigerian international striker George Ilenikhena made another statement in the Saudi Premier League for Al Ittihad in their 3-1 win over Al Faisaly, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

The 20-year-old, who joined the Saudi side in January from Ligue 1 side Monaco, has been one of the league’s best strikers this season with four goals in six league games.

In all competitions he has six goals in eight games, a streak in front of goal that has earned him a call-up to the Nigerian senior team for the first time, for their upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, as we exclusively reported.

Against All Faisaly made his first set of assists in the league with weighted balls to Youssef En-Nesyri in the 43rd and 59th minutes respectively. Bringing his goal contribution to 8 in eight games.

Ilenikhena is seen by Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle as a reliable option against striker Victor Osimhen, who is a major doubt for the first round of AFCON qualifying matches.

Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman