Ilenikhena scores in back-to-back Al-Ittihad games

George Ilenikhena scored the opening goal for Al-Ittihad in consecutive games, continuing his impressive form in the Saudi Pro League. In the 30th minute of the 2-0 victory over Al-Diriyah, the Super Eagles striker put his team ahead. This goal came three days after he scored and provided an assist in a 4-1 win against Al-Ettifaq.

Ilenikhena's second goal was a rebound after a goalkeeper parry, which stood after a VAR review. Georginio Wijnaldum secured the win with a penalty in the 77th minute. Youssef En-Nesyri and Dion Lopy came on for Al-Ittihad after halftime, while Darwin Nunez was substituted for Al-Diriyah without success. The win lifted Al-Ittihad to 21 points, placing them fourth in the table, as they vie for positions behind Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.

Ilenikhena was named Man of the Match in the Al-Diriyah game, playing 73 minutes before En-Nesyri replaced him and netting twice late in the match. The result ended a two-game losing streak for Al-Ittihad, which included a 3-2 defeat to Al-Hilal and a 2-1 loss to Shabab Al-Ahli.