Tag: Leicester
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AFCON qualifiers: Iheanacho missing as Nigeria begin training
The Nigeria senior national team had their first training in Lagos ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic. The three-time African kings take on the Squirrels in the Group L fixture, as a win for the Super Eagles would earn them a berth in Cameroon 2022. Under the watchful eyes of…
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Iheanacho full of pride after dumping Man Utd out of FA Cup
Leicester City ace Kelechi Iheanacho was full of pride after their FA Cup triumph over Manchester United. Kelechi scored twice for the shock quarterfinal win. He later said, “I can’t express the feeling – I feel great and the whole team are happy. “We were waiting for this time and we’re into the FA Cup…
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Iheanacho’s hat-trick pushes Leicester to second on EPL table
Kelechi Iheanacho hit a hat-trick as Leicester thrashed doomed Sheffield United 5-0 to move into second place in the Premier League, while Brighton improved their hopes of avoiding relegation with a vital win against Southampton on Sunday. Leicester showed no mercy to bottom-of-the-table United in the visitors’ first match since Chris Wilder’s departure on Saturday.…
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Nigeria’s Iheanacho, Ghana’s Amartey give Leicester win over Brighton
Kelechi Iheanacho and Daniel Amartey inspired Leicester’s second-half fightback to beat Brighton 2-1 at the Amex Stadium. Adam Lallana scored his first goal for Brighton in the 10th minute and was close to adding a second when he hit the post with a header before halftime. Brighton also had a goal disallowed in the first…
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Arteta showers praises on Willian after win
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta has heaped praises on Willian for his display in their win against Leicester City. The winger contributed two assists in their 3-1 win against the foxes after providing one assist midweek against Benfica. It capped off a fine individual performance from the Brazilian forward, as Mikel Arteta is delighted that…
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Tottenham chief wants Brendan Rodgers if Mourinho leaves
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has identified a replacement should Jose Mourinho leave the club. The Portuguese is under some pressure given recent results, and the fact Spurs have slipped out of the Premier League top four. According to Eurosport, Levy does have some issues with Mourinho’s management, including the sidelining of Dele Alli. However, Mourinho…
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Leicester inflict more woes on Liverpool
Leicester City inflicted more woes on Liverpool on Saturday, defeating the Reds 3-1 at home, moving to second on the premier league table. After a cagey first half with no goal for either side, Liverpool took the lead on 67 minutes of play through Mohamed Salah. Roberto Firmino played in Salah, who showed great determination…
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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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Ndidi will be back in action soon, says Leicester City boss
Leicester City manager Brendan expects Wilfred Ndidi to return to action for the Foxes soon but has ruled out the midfielder from Wednesday’s (today) league clash against Fulham. The Nigeria international missed Leicester’s 3-1 home defeat to Leeds United on Sunday due to harmstring injury. Rodgers is however hopeful Ndidi will be up and running…
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EPL: Why Leicester beat Chelsea – Brendan Rodgers
Leicester City boss, Brendan Rodgers has said that his team defeated Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League on Tuesday night because his players started the game really well and were very good defensively. Rodgers also played down his Leicester’s title chances despite the Foxes going top of the Premier League table with 38 points from…