Al-Ittihad don collect better news before Saturday Saudi Clasico as the latest George Ilenikhena injury update show say the Nigerian striker don return full team training after he pick small knock while dey with Super Eagles for international duty.
Al-Hilal go host the Tigers for Kingdom Arena as both teams prepare to battle for the eighth round of the Saudi Pro League season, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
George Ilenikhena injury update before Al-Hilal game
Ilenikhena pick the injury during im Super Eagles debut for Nigeria 2-1 comeback win against Madagascar on September 25, and the knock immediately make people dey wonder if he go fit travel go Riyadh.
The 20-year-old no waste time to make statement for international football. Just 45 minutes into im Super Eagles debut, he score to help Nigeria turn the game around after Madagascar take early lead.
But the injury affect im fitness before Nigeria next game against Guinea-Bissau. The former Monaco forward still manage enter the squad after dem patch am up, before coach bring am from the bench with just 14 minutes remain.
Before the game, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle don already talk say Ilenikhena no dey 100 per cent fit, which make the matter around im fitness even more serious.
But now, fans fit breathe small.
Ilenikhena don return to group training on Tuesday, meaning say he don put himself back inside the picture for the big Saudi Clasico.
Even though the return to full training na good sign, na Al-Ittihad coaches go still decide whether the Nigerian go start the game or begin from the bench.
Ilenikhena fit play against Al-Hilal?
The Nigerian striker dey return at the right time for the Tigers, especially as dem go need all their attacking players to fire against Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal.
Ilenikhena don start the season on a very strong note, scoring six goals plus two assists from nine appearances across all competitions.
For league games alone, he don score four goals in six appearances. He don also put ball for net twice for King’s Cup.
Im last goal come on September 8, when he score during Al-Ittihad 2-1 win over Al-Fayha. For im next appearance, he continue the good work with two assists as the Tigers beat Al-Faisaly 3-1.
That means say the 20-year-old don spend about one month without scoring since that Al-Fayha game.
But now wey he don return to training, Ilenikhena get another big chance to end that goal drought against one of the biggest teams for Saudi football.
Last Updated on October 8, 2026 8:11 am by Hitvibz Media
George Ilenikhena injury update: Al-Ittihad striker don return training before Al-Hilal clash
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