Africa Best Young Star Iheanacho Ends More Than Six Weeks Of Inactivity With Goal For Man City

Africa&rsquo;s Most Promising Talent Kelechi Iheanacho has ended his inactivity for English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City.<br /><br />The Nigeria international played the last 11 minutes, minus stoppage time, as the Citizens cruised to a 5-1 victory over <span>Huddersfield Town in an Emirates FA Cup fifth round replay at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. <br /><br />Before tonight</span><span>&rsquo;s contest, January 15 was the last time Iheanacho managed to make an appearance for Man City when he came off the bench against Everton in a Premier League tie, as&nbsp; Guardiola preferred new recruit Gabriel Jesus to lead the frontline and Aguero making cameo roles.<br /><br /></span><span class="hidden-xxs" data-type="full">On seven minutes, Harry</span> Bunn put the visitors in front with a low strike that went through Bravo&rsquo;s legs, before Sane grabbed the equalizer at the half-hour mark, then Aguero converted his spot kick to give City the lead five minutes later.<br /><br />Pep Guardiola<span></span><span>&rsquo;s</span> side were further ahead before the end of the first half thanks to <span class="hidden-xxs" data-type="full">Pablo</span> Zabaleta<span></span><span>&rsquo;s</span> goal, and Aguero put the game to bed in the 74th minute before he made way for Iheanacho. <br /><br />The Nigerian made it 5-1 with a goal from close range just before the end of the game. <br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : mancity.com<br />
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