Kelechi Iheanacho Breaks Duck for Middlesbrough in Crucial Win!
Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho has finally opened his goal account for Middlesbrough, scoring in their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Oxford United at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday!
The visitors shocked the home crowd when Michal Helik fired them ahead just seven minutes before halftime. But Boro came back stronger in the second half, with Iheanacho silencing doubters just three minutes after the break! The Nigerian striker showed his class with a composed finish, assisted by Samuel Iling-Junior, who has been a creative force for the team this season.
This was Iheanacho’s first goal in eight league appearances since joining Michael Carrick’s side, and it couldn’t have come at a better time! The match was sealed late on when Neto Borges struck the winner—again set up by Iling-Junior—to send the fans into wild celebrations.
With this win, Middlesbrough climb to 7th place (57 points from 39 games), keeping their playoff dreams alive. Meanwhile, Oxford United remain in deep trouble, sitting 19th (42 points), just above the relegation zone.
Super Eagles Showdown in Belgium!
In other news, two Nigerian stars—Tolu Arokodare (Genk) and Jordan Torunarigha (Gent)—will go head-to-head in the Belgian Pro League Championship playoffs on Sunday!
Arokodare finished the regular season as the top scorer (17 goals in 30 games), leading Genk to 1st place. On the other hand, Torunarigha has been a rock in Gent’s defense, making 23 appearances this term.
This clash promises fireworks, as both Eagles will be looking to outshine each other and push their teams closer to glory!
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