
Nigerian George Elenikna scored two goals in the 4th and 22nd minutes, leading his Al-Ittihad team to a 2-1 victory over Al-Nassr at Al-Enmaa Stadium in the fifth round of the Saudi Roshan League for the 2026/27 season, and he scored his third goal this season.
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George Elenikna plays for Al-Ittihad Club in the Saudi Roshan League, and scored this third goal for him in the current 2026/27 season.
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(CNN) -- Nigerian George Ilenikhena scored twice to lead his club, Al-Ittihad, to a 2-1 victory over Al-Nassr at Al-Inma Stadium on Saturday, in the fifth round of the Saudi "Roshn" League.
Ilenikhena's goals came in the 4th and 22nd minutes of the match, placing the ball with the tip of his foot from inside the penalty area and then with a header.
George Ilenikhena reached his third goal in the "Roshn" League this 2026/2027 season.
The "Tigers" team praised the capabilities of the 20-year-old, publishing a picture of him from the match and commenting: "Unstoppable... Enjoy watching him."
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