By
Arinze Izik
Teenage striker George Ilenikhena has received his first invitation to Nigeriaโs senior national team following an impressive start to the season in Saudi Arabia, http://hardtalkinternationalmagazine.com can report.
The 19-year-old forward netted twice last weekend to help his club defeat Al Nassr 2-1. That double took his tally to 5 goals in 6 games across all competitions this campaign.
Head coach Eric Chelle successfully persuaded the Nigeria-born, France-raised attacker to commit his international future to the Super Eagles, as earlier reported by this platform.
His hot form has now been rewarded with a debut call-up for Nigeriaโs upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Nigeria will kick off their qualification journey with a home match in Uyo against Madagascar on September 23rd. Four days later, the Super Eagles travel to face Guinea-Bissau.
