Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first league goal for Middlesbrough, helping secure a 2-1 victory over Oxford United at the Riverside Stadium. The Nigerian forward, on loan from Sevilla, equalised three minutes after halftime. Neto Borges, the Brazilian defender, clinched the win with a late goal in the 80th minute, furthering Boro’s quest for a Championship playoff spot.
Middlesbrough’s win boosts them to level points with sixth-placed West Bromwich Albion, inching closer to Coventry City with just seven games remaining. Although dropped from Nigeria’s squad, Iheanacho aims to leverage this performance for a promising future at Boro, who next face Blackburn Rovers.
- Middlesbrough achieves third straight home win.
- Iheanacho’s goal marks a crucial confidence boost.
- Middlesbrough positions for a playoff, tied with West Bromwich Albion.
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