Kelechi Iheanacho sustained an Injury as Manchester City pipped Steaua Bucuresti 1-0 in the second leg of their play-offs tie to advance into the group stage 6-0 on aggregate.
Iheanacho pulled up while chasing a pass in the 74th minute and had to be replaced by Fernandinho.
Also Read: All you need to know about the Champions League Draws
Also Read: All you need to know about the Champions League Draws
The Super Eagles star looked to have picked up a hamstring injury and will now be a doubt for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania next week.
Fabian Delph scored City’s goal in the 56th minute, heading in a cross by Jesus Navas. City were without Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva.
They now join English Premier League champions, Leicester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in the group stage.
Meanwhile, the draw for the group stage of this season’s UEFA Champions League comes up on Thursday, August 25, 2016, in Monaco.
Thirty two teams will be drawn in eight groups that will comprise four teams in each of the groups.
You can find out more about the draws as well as the pot seedings here
You can find out more about the draws as well as the pot seedings here
In other ties decided on Wednesday night, Russian side Rostov defeated Ajax 4-1 for a 5-2 aggregate win, while Borussia Monchegladbach defeated Young Boys 6-1 for a 9-2 aggregate.
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