Ilenikhena Shines as Al-Ittihad Ends Losing Streak

George Ilenikhena, a striker for Al-Ittihad, expressed his happiness after contributing to the team's 4-1 victory over Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, which ended Al-Ittihad's losing streak. Ilenikhena scored one goal and provided an assist, earning him the official Man of the Match award.

He emphasized the importance of the win following two consecutive defeats, stating, "It is very important for us to win this game after losing two games." Ilenikhena had missed the previous match against Al-Hilal on October 10 due to fitness issues and returned from a minor injury in the subsequent loss to Shabab Al-Ahli. In the match against Al-Ettifaq, he played for 73 minutes before being substituted for Youssef En-Nesyri, who scored two late goals to secure the victory.

Ilenikhena acknowledged the collective effort of the team, stating that every player has a responsibility to contribute to the team's success.