The Star Early Edition

KELECHI IHEANACHO

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Just 20 years old, Kelechi Iheanacho has already made an impact at top English club Manchester City. While he’s number three in the pecking order, behind the brilliant Sergio Aguero and rising young star Gabriel Jesus, whenever called upon Iheanacho has never disappoint­ed. He’s come off the bench and scored some priceless goals for City. The striker announced himself to the internatio­nal football world during the 2013 U17 World Cup and it was based on his performanc­es in that tournament that he eventually put pen to paper at the bigspendin­g English side. A versatile forward, with an uncanny eye for goal, Iheanacho will need to be closely monitored by the Bafana defence.

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