Nigerian prodigy, George Illenikhena has been voted Royal Antwerp player of the month of December 2023, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The 17 year-old scored 5 goals in 7 games in all competitions in December, including the winning goal in Antwerp’s win over Barcelona in UEFA Champions League.

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Born in Lagos to Nigerian parents, Illenikhena moved to France at the of three with his parent making his way through youth rank of Ligue 1 outfit, Amiens before the move to Antwerp in the transfer summer of 2023.

Illenikhena has scored five times in 18 Jupiter Pro League this season.

 

By Olujimi Dare Ogun

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