SPL: Nigeria’s Ilenikhena speaks after scoring two goals in Al-Ittihad win over Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr
Nigerian forward, George Ilenikhena has spoken about his goals that helped Al-Ittihad to a 2-1 win over Al-Nassr at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Saturday. The former Monaco player reacted swiftly to head in the opening goal after goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi had deflected a close-range shot. Ilenikhena extended Al-Ittihad’s lead shortly thereafter, […] SPL: Nigeria’s Ilenikhena speaks…
Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena praised the steadfast support of Al-Ittihad fans after scoring two crucial goals in the team's 2-1 victory over Al-Nassr at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Ilenikhena, who joined the Saudi club from Monaco during the winter transfer window, reacted quickly to head the opening goal following a deflection by goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi.
He solidified Al-Ittihad's lead with a precise shot into the bottom corner after a well-timed pass from teammate Houssem Aouar. This outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award, significantly contributing to Al-Ittihad's securing of all three points. Post-match, Ilenikhena expressed gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support and pledged to continue delivering match-winning performances for the club.
The 20-year-old forward, who has made a remarkable start to the 2026/2027 season with five goals in six appearances across all competitions, aims to sustain his impressive form and continue contributing goals and strong displays for Al-Ittihad throughout the season.
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