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Lagos-born ahead George Ilenikhena made an electrifying debut for AS Monaco within the UEFA Champions League, leaving a mark towards La Liga giants Barcelona, Soccernet.ng stories.
In an exciting encounter on the Stade Louis II, Monaco emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, and Ilenikhena’s decisive aim proved essential.
The match kicked off with Maghnes Akliouche placing Monaco forward with a spectacular solo effort. He expertly navigated via Barcelona’s defence and fired a exact shot from contained in the field, leaving Marc-André ter Stegen helpless because the ball nestled into the underside proper nook.
Barcelona rapidly equalised via Lamine Yamal, who unleashed a robust strike from simply exterior the field, restoring parity for the guests.
The sport took a dramatic flip when Tremendous Sub Ilenikhena capitalised on a fast turnover. Launching a swift counter-attack, the 18-year-old ahead displayed exceptional composure and talent to fit the ball previous ter Stegen from shut vary, securing a 2-1 victory for Monaco.
KING ILENIKHENAAAAA PUTS THE 2-1!
What a run and shot by our Nigerian striker! 🦅🇳🇬
72′ | 2⃣-1⃣ #ASMFCB pic.twitter.com/37jw5kZ3G7
— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) September 19, 2024
Ilenikhena, who joined Monaco from Royale Antwerp for a reported payment of €18.75 million after a powerful stint scoring eight targets in 37 matches for the Belgian facet, has already begun to justify the funding.
The essential aim scored by the French-Nigerian ahead sealed a memorable win towards the Catalan giants and marked his first aim for the French facet.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed monitor document in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars resembling William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Vivid Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and plenty of others. He has additionally made a big impression in breaking switch information tales.
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