Al-Ittihad Celebrates George Ilenikhena's First Super Eagles Goal
George Ilenikhena scored his maiden goal for the Super Eagles in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar's Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The match took place on a Friday night, where Madagascar initially took the lead with a header from Kari Eshan in the 16th minute.
Ilenikhena equalized for Nigeria with a composed finish late in the first half. Following this achievement, his club, Al-Ittihad, publicly congratulated him via social media, stating, “Congrats to our star George for his role in qualification to the CAF Cup 2027👏🇳🇬.” Ilenikhena, who is 20 years old, has had an impressive season with Al-Ittihad, registering four goals and two assists in six league appearances.
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