The images are still playing on a loop in his head. First there is this ball that he receives full axis, in depth, around ten minutes after coming into play, then his face-to-face with the Barcelona goalkeeper whom he deceives with the flat of his left foot (90th + 2). Before shouting his joy while sliding across the pitch towards the bustling stands. Obviously, George Ilenikhena is not about to forget this Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
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By offering victory to Royal Antwerp, reigning champion of Jupiler Pro League (the equivalent of Ligue 1 in Belgium) who obtained their first success in the Champions League against FC Barcelona (3-2), the striker of 17 years and 119 days became one of the youngest scorers in the competition.
