Tag: Kelechi Iheanacho
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AFCON: Buhari calls out Iheanacho, Simon in video chat with Super Eagles
AFCON: Buhari calls out Iheanacho, Simon in video chat with Super Eagles
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AFCON 2021: Hard work, key to Eagles’ victory – Iheanacho
Kelechi Iheanacho on Tuesday said hardwork was key to the Super Eagles’ victory in their crunchy tie against the Pharaohs of Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Iheanacho’s superb first-half goal handed Nigeria a well deserved 1-0 victory over Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group ‘D’ opener in Garoua,…
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Senior man Iheanacho seals Leicester comeback win
Kelechi Iheanacho scores, assist one in Leicester comeback win against Crystal Palace as the Foxes moved closer to Champions League qualification. Wilfried Zaha put the visitors ahead after only 12 minutes, with a first-time finish following a fine through ball from Eberechi Eze. But Timothy Castagne equalised for the Foxes within five minutes of the…
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Leicester boss eager to see Iheanacho sign new deal
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is eager to see Kelechi Iheanacho sign a new deal. The 24-year-old has been in superb form of late, named Premier League player of the month for March having scored nine goals in as many games for the Foxes since his strike at Fulham in early February. But with his…
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Photo: ‘Senior man’ Kelechi Iheanacho wins Premier League player of the month
Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho’s brilliant form in March has seen him named the Premier League’s EA SPORTS Player of the Month. Dubbed the title ‘Senior Man’ by his friend and team mate, Wilfred Ndidi, the Nigeria international scored five goals in March, including the equaliser against Brighton & Hove Albion, a stunning volley away…
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Why I like to play along with Vardy – Iheanacho
Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has highlighted a number of reasons why he likes to play along with teammate Jamie Vardy. The Super Eagles player has been delivering impressive performances for the King Power Stadium outfit this season. Iheanacho has bagged seven goals, including his strike against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, and provided…
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FA Cup: Iheanacho sends Leicester through to Quarter finals with late goal
Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho struck deep into stoppage time to send Leicester City into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, on Wednesday. Extra time loomed when Ihenacho was picked out at the far post from a corner and he headed home. Both sides had goals ruled out within the…
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Iheanacho scores as Everton beat Leicester
Kelechi Iheanacho was on target but his efforts were not enough as Everton continued their rich form under Carlo Ancelotti beating Leicester City 2-1 at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Two early first half goals from Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson were enough to condemn Brendan Rodgers-side to their first defeat in the league since the restart.…
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Iheanacho seals Leicester FA Cup victory
Leicester held off a spirited second-half effort from Championship promotion chasers Brentford to reach the FA Cup fourth round in the final tie to be held at Griffin Park. Kelechi Iheanacho scored the only goal of the game after just four minutes when he tapped in a cross from full-back James Justin, who had been…
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EFL: Iheanacho earns Leicester first-leg draw with Villa
Kelechi Iheanacho’s equaliser gave Leicester City a deserved draw to leave the Carabao Cup semi-final against Aston Villa delicately poised after an entertaining encounter at the King Power Stadium. Substitute Iheanacho finished emphatically from Jamie Vardy’s pass with 16 minutes left to give The Foxes the reward their incessant second-half pressure merited to set up…