It was a two minutes affair for kelechi Ihenacho as Manchester City nailed Middleborough 2-0 to book a place in the semifinal of the FA Cup on Saturday. Visiting City who appeared to be in a hurry to get the job done shot into the lead as early as the 3rd minute thanks to David Silva who got an assist from Raheem Sterling. Sergio Aguero increased the tally in the 67th minute of the match after converting a well-placed offer from Leroy Sané. Man City did not appear to be satisfied with the 2-0 lead as they made attempts to increase the tally further but failed.
Ihenacho who had watched proceedings with rapt attention did not get an opportunity to step into the pitch till the 90th minute when pep Gaudiola gave him the nod as replacement for Aguero. The Nigerian however had only two minutes at his disposal as the final whistle went before anyone could say ‘Jack Robinson’.
The FA Cup quarterfinal ties continues tomorrow as Tottenham Hotspur take on Millwall while Chelsea take on Manchester United
Pep Guardiola has won the European Cup at Wembley both as a player and manager, and now he’s returning there in his debut season with Manchester City.
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Ihenacho plays for 2 minutes in Man City win
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Ihenacho dreams another goal bonus
Nigerian international Kelechi Ihenacho is hoping to register his name in the score sheet once more when Manchester City take on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
Ihenacho who scored the last goal in Manchester City’s 5-1 demolition of Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup replay Wednesday was part of intensive training on Friday ahead of the Sunday showdown. The Super Eagles forward who has been named in Gernot Rohr list to face Teranga Lions of Senegal in a London friendly, burnt the calories alongside returnee Man City captain Vincent Kompany.
Kompany has been missing in three matches no thanks to injury. Interestingly Defender Aleksandar Kolarov is also fit again after a hamstring injury while Willy Caballero could return in goal after Claudio Bravo featured in the FA Cup in midweek.
Sunderland have lost each of their last five Premier League games against Manchester City since a 2-2 draw at the Etihad in April 2014.
City have won their last two Premier League visits to the Stadium of Light since a run of four consecutive 1-0 defeats between 2010 and 2013, and analysts believe the possibility of grabbing another win for the Citizens cannot be ruled out.
Ihenacho had shortly after the heavy defeat of Huddersfield Town taken to the social media to describe the victory as great result. “So blessed to get on the pitch, and the goal a bonus on to the next round” he had said while hoping for a repeat performance on Sunday
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Ihenacho the bridegroom as Man City unveils new suit
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Ihenacho was looking more like a ready bridegroom as Manchester City unveiled new club suits designed by DSQUARED2. The 21 year old was not only smart in the new suits but could pass for young man set for the Altar with his new bride.
Manchester City may arguably play the best football in the Premier League and now they will perhaps look the most stylish off the field as well.
The Etihad Stadium outfit unveiled a new club suit on Monday, which is exclusively designed by renowned fashion brand DSQUARED2.
City and DSQUARED2, an Italian brand, announced their multi-year partnership in October last year. Since then, DSQUARED2 have dressed the club’s players and coaching staff in their pre-match outfits for away Champions League matches.
To celebrate the arrival of City’s new suit, the founders and designers, Dean and Dan Caten said: ‘We wanted the players to feel as confident in this suit as they do when they pull on their team jersey.
City hit the headlines back in October last year when they jetted off to Barcelona for their Champions League match in eye-catching double denim outfits, made by international fashion house DSQUARED2.
They were all dressed the same in casual travelling attire as they were pictured arriving at Manchester Airport ahead of their flight to Barcelona.
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Ihenacho eyes goal against Arsenal
It will be missed feelings should Super Eagles and Man City forward Kelechi Ihenacho score in English Premier League clash against Arsenal on Sunday at the Ethihad Stadium.
Ihenacho, who is sure to start in the encounter as Sergio Aguero continues to serve his four game ban, was once a must sign for the Gunners who were however stopped in 2014 from realizing the dream.
Kelechi’s agent Kennedy Ezenwere recently revealed that he blocked the move to Emirates foreseeing that the Nigerian international would have more playing time at the Ethihad than at the Emirates.
“Arsenal were interested in Kelechi but I blocked the move. I picked Manchester City ahead of Arsenal not because of money. I know if he goes to Man City he has a better chance of playing there than Arsenal and I have been proved right,” he enthused.
Despite the failed project the Gunners still reportedly have soft spot for him and would want to wish away his goal against them.
Meanwhile Man City have signed Tecno Mobile as its official tablet and handset partner. Speaking at the launch City Group Chief Commercial Officer Tom Glick said “We are delighted to welcome Tecno Mobile to Manchester City’s growing repertoire of global partners.”
Man City go into Sunday’s tie fresh from a 2-0 victory over Watford and 4-2 away loss to Leicester City.
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Eagles at war! Ahmed Musa, Ihenacho clash at KP stadium
Super Eagle duo of will be singing discordant tunes as Leicester City and Manchester City lock horns Saturday in search of English premiership points.The two strikers whose relevant to the National team today cannot be underrated have played themselves into the heart of their coaches making it necessary for them to feature in virtually all club matches.Ahmed Musa and his teammates are heading into the match fresh from the pains of 5-0 demolition by Porto in the Uefa Champions League just like Manchester City are still leaking the wounds of 3-1 defeat by Chelsea in an ill-tempered premier league clash that saw City dependable goal monger Sergio Aguero getting the marching orders.His four games ban many say will increase the pressure on Ihenacho who will be hoping to re-enact the magic he performed in the Champions League clash against visiting Celtic grabbing the equalizer to prevent what would have ended as a home defeat for the Pep Guardiola tutored side.Musa’s Leicester will be eager to record victory after three unimpressive runs that includes 2-2 home draw against Middlesborough, away loss to Sunderland before the mother of all losses against Porto.