Al-Ittihad advances in King Cup behind George Ilenikhena brace

Al-Ittihad advanced to the King Cup last 16 following a 3-0 victory over Al-Najma. George Ilenikhena led the performance by scoring two goals, including a strike in the 16th minute and a second goal shortly before halftime. Danilo Pereira added a third goal in the 51st minute with a header following a corner.

Despite the win, reports indicate that Ilenikhena is seeking a return to European football. After moving from AS Monaco to Al-Ittihad for 30 million euros, the Nigerian striker has struggled to secure regular playing time due to tactical choices and competition. Clubs including Bologna and Trabzonspor have reportedly expressed interest in the player through loan offers with options to buy.