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Iheanacho dedicates goal to Aguero, Bony
Nifemi Daniel
Super Eagles and Manchester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has attributed his goal and rich form to the duo of Sergio Aguero and Wilfried Bony who he described as his biggest motivators.
Iheanacho, who is behind Aguero and Bony in the striker perking order at Manchester City, said both players give him inspiration.
Iheanacho and Bony were on target as Manchester City defeated Hull City to clinch a place in the semi-final of the Capital One Cup on Tuesday.
He said after the match: “They talk to me every day in training, giving me advise and encouraging me to keep going and doing well. They tell me I will be a great player one day, so I will keep listening and working hard.”
The former Flying Eagles striker however dismissed rumours he is unhappy at his limited chances at the club.
He said: “City are a big team and I’m just coming up as a young player, so I’m not worried.”
“One day I will start playing regularly for the team. There are plenty of good players in the EDS, and I feel like I’m flying the flag for them – they can do what I’m doing.”
Iheanacho has scored three goals in all competitions for Manchester City this season. City are top of the Premier League standings after 14 games, leveled on points with Leicester City.
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