Super Eagles rising star Kelechi Iheanacho was delighted that Manchester City kicked off the new Premier League season with a 2-1 win at the Etihad in their clash with Sunderland.<br /><br />In Pep Guardiola&rsquo;s first competitive match as coach of the Citizens, the 19-year-old entered into the fray in the 80th minute and had a good opportunity to net the game-winner in the 86th minute but saw his effort blocked.<br /><br /><span><span><span><span>&ldquo;Great team performance today, looking forward to the next game.#mcfc, </span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span>&rdquo; Iheanacho said on social media. <br /><br />City drew first blood in the fourth minute when </span></span></span></span></span></span>Sergio Aguero scored from the penalty spot. The referee awarded a penalty after Patrick van Aanholt fouled Raheem Sterling in the box.<br /><br />On 71 minutes, Jermain Defoe scored from close range before an own goal by Patrick McNair decided the outcome of the game. <br /><br />Next up, Kelechi Iheanacho and his teammates face Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League play-off round on Tuesday, August 16.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : mancity.com<span class="hom"></span>