Super Eagles most followed but forgotten star on Fayha as brace inspires dramatic victory in Saudi

Henry Onyekuru has found a new home in the Saudi Arabian Pro League. (Photo Credit: Al Faiha/X)

FOOTBALL Super Eagles most followed but forgotten star on Fayha as brace inspires dramatic victory in Saudi

Super Eagles most followed but forgotten star on Fayha as brace inspires dramatic victory in Saudi

Izuchukwu Akawor • 10:40 - 08.03.2024

Nigeria Super Eagles forward Henry Onyekuru has scored his second brace in five matches.

Henry Onyekuru continues to enhance his reputation as one of the Saudi Pro League's most explosive talents after his latest match-winning heroics for Al-Fayha.

Pulse Sports reports that the Nigerian international was the man of the moment again, netting a brace in an enthralling 3-2 victory over Al-Shabab that further underlined his status as the Super Eagles' most followed player on Instagram.

Super Eagles star shines in Saudi

Onyekuru's double appeared to have put the game beyond the hosts after firing Al-Fayha into a commanding lead on the road in an explosive second half.

But in a dramatic twist, Al-Shabab struck twice in three frantic late minutes to incredibly draw level and seemingly salvage a point.

Henry Onyekuru with his jubiliant teammates.
Henry Onyekuru with his jubiliant teammates. (Photo Credit: Al Faiha/X)

That was until the 98th minute when Saud Zidan smashed home a last-gasp winner to seal all three points for Onyekuru's side in breathtaking fashion.

It was the latest demonstration of the 26-year-old's game-changing brilliance in Saudi Arabia this season.

Henry Onyekuru was on Fayha in Saudi Arabia.
Henry Onyekuru was on Fayha in Saudi Arabia.

The former AS Monaco man's deadly double took his impressive tally to nine goals and three assists in just 23 appearances since arriving from Turkey.

His predatory strikes ensured Al-Fayha held on for a priceless win despite that nervy finale - securing a third successive win to boost their push for a top-four finish.

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For the forgotten Super Eagles star Onyekuru, it was a second brace in his last five outings as he continues to go from strength to strength.

The forward's searing pace, clinical finishing and ability to influence the biggest matches marks him out as a key player for Fayha.

With the Nigerian national team on the rise too after their impressive AFCON final run, displays like this against Al-Shabab will only increase the clamour for him to be recalled to the Super Eagles squad.

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