Nigeria player profile
George Ilenikhena
George Ilenikhena — Nigeria Striker at Al-Ittihad. Explore recent match records and playing time where available on SquadCurve.
About George Ilenikhena
George Osazehmen Ilenikhena was born in Lagos and came through Amiens in France, where he made his senior breakthrough before Royal Antwerp signed him in 2023 and Monaco in 2024. He moved to Al-Ittihad in February 2026.
His international path turned: he appeared for France at under-16 level in 2021 before switching to Nigeria. He scored on his Super Eagles debut on 25 September 2026, in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar, and has two caps.
He is the only one of the recently added Nigeria prospects already capped at senior level besides Ebenezer Harcourt.
Last updated 2026-11-04.
- Position
- Striker
- Club
- Al-Ittihad
- League
- Saudi Pro League
- Age
- 20
- Latest season
- Not supplied
- International caps
- Not supplied
Recent matches
- 2026-10-06 — International — Friendlies vs Russia, Not in the matchday squad
- 2026-09-29 — International — Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L vs Guinea-Bissau, Substitute · 14 minutes, 0 goals, 0 assists
- 2026-09-25 — International — Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. L vs Madagascar, Started · 69 minutes, 1 goals, 0 assists
- 2026-06-10 — International — Friendlies vs Portugal, Not in the matchday squad
- 2026-06-03 — International — Friendlies vs Poland, Not in the matchday squad