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Elinikhina scores again as Al-Ittihad striker's season tally reaches eight
October 23, 2026 at 05:32 PM
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YKYalla Kora
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(opens the publisher’s site)George Elinikhina scored for Al-Ittihad against Al-Diriyah in round 11 of the Saudi Pro League, extending his season tally to eight goals.
- Elinikhina scored in the 30th minute, converting the rebound from teammate Rios' shot after the goalkeeper's save.
- The 20-year-old Nigerian has recorded 8 goals and 3 assists in 12 matches across all competitions this season.
- Six of his eight goals have come in the league, against Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Fayha, Al-Ettifaq, Al-Diriyah and twice against Al-Nassr.
- Al-Ittihad holds fourth place in the Saudi Pro League with 20 points from six wins, two draws and one defeat.
- Georginio Wijnaldum scored a 77th-minute penalty to seal Al-Ittihad's 2-0 win over Al-Diriyah, his first league goal for the club.
- The Dutch midfielder's strike ended a roughly five-month drought in the competition since his last league goal for Al-Ettifaq.