Henry Onyekuru scored a decisive brace for Al Feiha in their encounter against Damak In a riveting Saudi Pro League showdown on Friday night.
The 26-year-old forward, eager to secure a spot in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, delivered a standout performance despite his team’s defeat.
Damak initially surged ahead with goals from Georges Nkoudou and Abdul Aziz Al Sharani, establishing a two-goal lead.
Onyekuru, expressing his commitment to representing Nigeria at the continental football fiesta, responded by narrowing the deficit in the 56th minute.
Undeterred, Onyekuru continued his impressive display, netting his second goal in the 69th minute, highlighting his potential contribution to the national team.
This brace brings his tally to five goals in 14 league appearances for Al Feiha this season.
The versatile forward, along with his compatriot Anthony Nwakaeme featured for the full 90 minutes in this thrilling contest.
As speculation looms, the question remains whether head coach Jose Peseiro will extend an unexpected invitation to the former Everton and AS Monaco winger for the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2023 campaign.
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