SUPER Eagles and Manchester City forward Kelechi
Iheanacho has described scoring in the Manchester derby as a "dream come
true."
The 19 year old became the first Nigerian player and the
youngest ever City scorer in a Manchester derby after he netted City's second
at Old Trafford in a 2-1 win, doubling the lead given to the visitors by Kevin
De Bruyne, before Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought United back into the game on the
stroke of half-time.
The Nigerian striker, who deputized for the suspended
Sergio Aguero, gave a good account of himself on his first start for City this
season, after being used as a substitute against Sunderland and Stoke.
“It means a whole
lot to me. It is a dream come true to play in the Manchester derby and to get a
winning goal," he told Sky Sports after the game.
"I'm happy, I'm very happy, for my team, for
everyone. They really worked hard to get the victory today."
Iheanacho, who scored a stunning goal as Nigeria defeated
Tanzania 1-0 in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Nest of Champions
in Uyo last weekend, slotted home after a shot from De Bruyne rebounded off the
post and straight to his feet. Though he admitted there was some good fortune
involved.
"It was about being in the right place at the right
time," he added. "I didn't expect the shot, I didn't expect it to hit
the post and come back, but I'm happy to be in the right place and to score,"
the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Ball award winner said.
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