Championship: Iheanacho Scores In Middlesbrough's Victory

Championship: Iheanacho Scores In Middlesbrough's Victory

Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho justified his Michael Carrick’s faith by scoring in Middlesbrough’s 2-1 victory over Oxford United, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Iheanacho, who joined Boro on loan from Spanish La Liga side Sevilla during the winter transfer window, had gone seven matches without finding the net.

Despite this, Carrick continued to back him, and the striker finally delivered. Oxford United took the lead in the 38th minute through Helic, but Iheanacho equalized early in the second half.

He was substituted in the 75th minute, and just five minutes later, Neto Burge netted the winner, securing all three points for Middlesbrough.