Kelechi Iheanacho Scores Against Eighth Team In England As Man City Are Beaten By Southampton

Kelechi Iheanacho bagged a brace for the second consecutive game in the English Premier League as Manchester City suffered a 4-2 loss to Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium on Sunday evening.

The Citizens were trailing 2-0 but got on the scoreboard in the 44th minute through the Nigeria international who headed home from close range following a cross by Nasri to take his tally to 12 goals in all competitions.

Disaster struck for Man City in the second half as The Saints went three goals up, with Sadio Mane completing his hat-trick in the 68th minute, before Iheanacho brought more respectability to the scoreline when he scored 12 minutes from time.

The 19-year-old curled a brilliant effort into the top corner for his second of the game.

In all competitions, the Super Eagles young star has scored against eight teams in his debut season in England and they include Crystal Palace, Swansea City, Spurs,Stoke City, Southampton, Norwich City, Aston Villa and Hull City.

Igho Kingsley

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