Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho starred for Manchester City as they defeated FC Roma at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
Nigerian midfielder stars in Manchester City pre-season win
Kelechi Iheanacho had an assist and a goal as Manchester City defeated Roma during a pre-season game
Iheanacho provided the assist for the opener for Manchester City new boy, Raheem Sterling.
After receiving the ball near the centre circle, Iheanacho turned to chip in a delicate through ball for Sterling who finished off with his first goal for the Citizens. '
Roma came back into the game with stunning finish from Miralem Pjanic.
Iheanacho put City back in the lead when he intercepted a back-pass from left back Ashley Cole to coolly slot past the goalkeeper.
Adem Ljajic leveled for Roma again with an expertly taken free-kick to beat Joe Hart.
Hart converted one penalty himself during the resultant shoot-out and saved twice from Seydou Doumbia and then Seydou Keita to give City the victory.
Watch highlights of the game below:
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