{
  "id": 16256981,
  "title": "Ilenikhena scores in back-to-back Al-Ittihad games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/ilenikhena-scores-in-back-to-back-al-ittihad-games-16256981",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T01:16:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ilenikhena-scores-in-back-to-back-al-ittihad-games/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles striker George Ilenikhena scored in consecutive games for Al-Ittihad, netting the opener in their 2-0 Saudi Pro League win over Al-Diriyah. Read More: https://punchng.com/ilenikhena-scores-in-back-to-back-al-ittihad-games/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}