He also scored the equaliser against Swansea City that secured UEFA Champions League qualification.
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The 19-year-old broke into the first team last season – scoring 14 goals in all competitions.
Guardiola’s team travel to Stoke City for their second league game of the season on Saturday.
His meteoric rise continued with a Premier League debut against Watford in August 2015 and the next game saw Kelechi come off the bench to score a 90th minute victor against Crystal Palace.
Nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho has committed his future to Manchester City by signing a new extension to his current deal.
Guardiola added that he was very impressed by Iheanacho upon his arrival at the club.
He told City’s official website: “I can’t express how I’m feeling!”
Pep Guardiola also expressed joy that the Nigerian chose to commit his future to the club; “Kelechi is a natural goal-scorer”.
“I like his personality, his attitude, his ability – we hope to help him reach the highest level and to realize his full potential”. He scored his first goal soon after, coming off the bench to score the last minute victor against Watford.
Manchester City swooped to sign Kelechi Iheanacho in 2014 after he took home the 2013 U17 World Cup Golden Boot.
The new deal suggests that the Super Eagles star has earned the trust and adniration of new Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
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This post was syndicated from The Nation Nigeria.
