Nigeria and Manchester City’s youngster Kelechi Iheanacho scored one goal and assisted another as Manchester City beat AS Roma in an International club friendly in Melbourne Australia on Tuesday 21st July 2015.
The Nigeria’s fine display sparked numerous reactions on social media from individuals in Nigeria and abroad.
Stuart Brennan a sports analyst in Melbourne had this to say “
Kelechi has set one up and scored one, and worked tirelessly, he did superbly to send Sterling through for that debut goal. The set-up by Kelechi was worth a mention as well – excellent work from the 18-year-old.
Some people on Twitter also has these to say…
Kelechi Iheanacho inspires Manchester City to victory over Roma – http://t.co/VrPYjbBoyI pic.twitter.com/ggPHYI51EE
— NET (@theNETng) July 21, 2015
Champions Cup| Iheanacho scores as City beat Roma: Nigerian youngster Kelechi Iheanacho put up an awesome disp… http://t.co/fcD8F4dBOR
— Dick Addict (@MesterFroggie) July 21, 2015
Manchester City’s head of recruitment Gary Worthington has said that Iheanacho in Manuel Pellegrini’s first team plans for next season
— Football Naija (@Football_Naija) July 21, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho, Jason Denayer and Marcos Lopes are massive talents https://www.dubaidesignweek.ae. It’s a joy to watch them! #MCFC
— TheMCFCView (@TheMCFCView) July 21, 2015
Great cool finish by Iheanacho, this kids got such a bright future @MCFC
— Martin clay (@Mpclay66) July 21, 2015