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Nigeria's Ilenikhena Set Sights on Silverware After Eagles Call-Up

Nigeria's Ilenikhena Set Sights on Silverware After Eagles Call-Up

Lagos-born striker George Ilenikhena has been called up to represent the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, following an impressive start to his career at Al-Ittihad. He is eyeing silverware and a chance to make history for Nigeria.

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Lagos-born striker George Ilenikhena has expressed excitement after being called up to represent the Nigerian national team, Al-Ittihad's impressive start has earned him a senior invitation to the Super Eagles, and he is now targeting silverware with his new team.

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