Tag: Leicester
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Amunike tells Iheanacho: How to win back your Leicester spot
Kelechi Iheanacho’s former Nigeria U17 coach has told him how to win his place back in the Leicester City starting XI. The 24-year-old signed for Leicester from Manchester City in 2017 after bursting onto the scene at the Etihad two years prior. It has taken time for Iheanacho to settle at King Power Stadium, but…
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Losing at Leicester would’ve been unjust – Napoli coach
Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti was delighted with his players after their 2-2 draw at Europa League opponents Leicester City. The Foxes were 2-0 ahead before Victor Osimhen struck twice to earn the point. “The team started the right way, then lost the ball a few too many times building out from the back and those…
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Europa: Victor Osimhen grabs brace in Napoli draw at Leicester
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen denied Leicester the perfect start in the Europa League as Napoli hit back from 2-0 down to snatch a point. The striker struck twice in the second half as the visitors deservedly grabbed a 2-2 draw in Group C at the King Power Stadium. Ayoze Perez’s first goal since March and Harvey…
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Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester
Michail Antonio became West Ham’s outright top scorer in the Premier League in a dominant victory for the Hammers over 10-man Leicester City at London Stadium. Antonio celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself after scoring his 48th top-flight goal to break Paolo di Canio’s club record. The 31-year-old added a second four minutes…
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I made mistakes at Leicester – Everton winger
Everton winger Demarai Gray admits he made some “wrong decisions” during his time with Leicester City. Gray left Leicester for Bayer Leverkusen last summer, but has now returned to his homeland with the Toffees. “It was very hard,” he said in Everton’s matchday programme. “Any time you go on the pitch and touch the ball,…
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Mourinho wants Super Eagles star at Roma
AS Roma are looking at Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, as an ideal option if they fail to sign Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham, according to Sky Sports. Iheanacho only signed a new three-year deal with the Premier League side in April. However, the Nigerian is now a target for Roma, who will be coached by Jose…
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Iheanacho seals Community Shield victory for Leicester
Leicester City win the Community Shield courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Manchester City at Wembley. Kelechi Iheanacho scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot one minute from time after he was felled by Nathan Ake in the box. The Nigeria international held his composure to secure the crown for the…
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Aisha Buhari tourney: Leicester star Plumptre trains with Super Falcons in Austria
Leicester City defender Ashleigh Plumptre trained with the Super Falcons for the first time on Saturday at the Event Hotel Pyramide, Vienna in Austria. Plumptre, who recently expressed her intention to play for the nine-time African champions is among the players invited by head coach Randy Waldrum for the Aisha Buhari invitational tourney billed for…
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I can continue winning trophies with Leicester – Tielemans
Youri Tielemans insists he’s in no rush to leave FA Cup winners Leicester City. Tielemans scored the vital goal in the Foxes’ 1-0 win over Chelsea to clinch the historic trophy at Wembley. “Why not [remain at Leicester City]?” said Tielemans. “This is a club where you have the best environment you can have. The…
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Chelsea, Leicester charged for touchline clash
The Football Association is charging Chelsea and Leicester City following a clash between players and coaches from both teams on Tuesday night. The two teams played a tense Premier League game at Stamford Bridge, which Chelsea won 2-1 to move into third place in the league. They also met in the FA Cup final last…