Nigerian midfielder stars in Manchester City pre-season win

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Steve Dede

July 21, 2015 4:58 PM

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Kelechi Iheanacho had an assist and a goal as Manchester City defeated Roma during a pre-season game

Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho starred for Manchester City as they defeated FC Roma at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.

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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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