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Nigerian footballer (born 2006)
George Osazehmen Ilenikhena is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad and the Nigeria national team.
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The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in international men's football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners, with their most recent title in 2013. In February 2024, the Nigerian national football team was ranked 28th in the FIFA rankings. The team has qualified for six of the last nine FIFA World Cups, missing only the 2006, 2022 and 2026 tournaments. They have reached the round of 16 on three occasions. Their first World Cup appearance was in the 1994 edition.
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Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has welcomed the growing competition for places in Nigeria’s squad, insisting that players performing
Super Eagles striker George Ilenikhena had the perfect start to life in a Nigeria jersey, and there are strong reasons why Eric Chelle should consider handing