Kelechi Iheanacho To Challenge Yaya Toure, Sergio Aguero And Dzeko For Man City Goal Of The Season

Nigeria youth international Kelechi Iheanacho is in the running for the Nissan Goal of the Season awarded to the most eye - catching goal scored by a Manchester City player during the 2014 - 2015 season.

To scoop the award, the attacking midfielder will compete with some of the illustrious names in the game including the current African Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure .

Other names that made the shortlist as published the official website of The Citizens include Arsenal old boy Samir Nasri, Sergio Aguero, Bosnia and Herzegovina star Edin Dzeko, Serbia national - teamer Aleksandar Kolarov and Three Lionesses midfielder Toni Duggan.

The 18 - year - old Kelechi Iheanacho has been nominated for his wonder goal against Manchester United.

He expertly turned his man in the center before slotting into the bottom corner. It was a goal of technique, skill and composure.

The winner of the accolade will be announced on August 5 during the 2015 - 2016 launch party. Fans will vote for their favorite goal via Twitter using #‎citygoal plus the letter A-J.

Manchester City Goal of the Season Nominees
A) Sergio Aguero, Manchester City vs Liverpool
B) Edin Dzeko, Manchester City vs Hull City
C) Toni Duggan, Manchester City Ladies vs Chelsea Ladies
D) Sergio Aguero, Manchester City vs Manchester United
E) Samir Nasri,  Manchester City vs AS Roma
F) Yaya Toure, Manchester City vs Sunderland
G) Edin Dzeko, Manchester City vs Newcastle United
H) Edin Dzeko, Manchester City vs Liverpool
I)  Aleksandar Kolarov, Manchester City vs Aston Villa
J) Kelechi Iheanacho, Manchester City EDS vs Manchester United U21s

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