Africa Best Young Star Iheanacho Ends More Than Six Weeks Of Inactivity With Goal For Man City
Published: March 01, 2017
Africa’s Most Promising Talent Kelechi Iheanacho has ended his inactivity for English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City.
The Nigeria international played the last 11 minutes, minus stoppage time, as the Citizens cruised to a 5-1 victory over Huddersfield Town in an Emirates FA Cup fifth round replay at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
Before tonight’s contest, January 15 was the last time Iheanacho managed to make an appearance for Man City when he came off the bench against Everton in a Premier League tie, as Guardiola preferred new recruit Gabriel Jesus to lead the frontline and Aguero making cameo roles.
On seven minutes, Harry Bunn put the visitors in front with a low strike that went through Bravo’s legs, before Sane grabbed the equalizer at the half-hour mark, then Aguero converted his spot kick to give City the lead five minutes later.
Pep Guardiola’s side were further ahead before the end of the first half thanks to Pablo Zabaleta’s goal, and Aguero put the game to bed in the 74th minute before he made way for Iheanacho.
The Nigerian made it 5-1 with a goal from close range just before the end of the game.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : mancity.com
The Nigeria international played the last 11 minutes, minus stoppage time, as the Citizens cruised to a 5-1 victory over Huddersfield Town in an Emirates FA Cup fifth round replay at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
Before tonight’s contest, January 15 was the last time Iheanacho managed to make an appearance for Man City when he came off the bench against Everton in a Premier League tie, as Guardiola preferred new recruit Gabriel Jesus to lead the frontline and Aguero making cameo roles.
On seven minutes, Harry Bunn put the visitors in front with a low strike that went through Bravo’s legs, before Sane grabbed the equalizer at the half-hour mark, then Aguero converted his spot kick to give City the lead five minutes later.
Pep Guardiola’s side were further ahead before the end of the first half thanks to Pablo Zabaleta’s goal, and Aguero put the game to bed in the 74th minute before he made way for Iheanacho.
The Nigerian made it 5-1 with a goal from close range just before the end of the game.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : mancity.com
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