Super Eagles connect Ndidi and Iheanacho in full flow as Leicester City defeats Preston 3-0.
Super Eagles of Nigeria duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi returned to action on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
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In a tightly contested first half, there were no goals recorded with defense coming out on top.
Leicester City finally got the breakthrough in the 60th minute through Kieran Drewsbury Hall.
Super Eagles forward Iheanacho came into the game for Jamie Vardy in the 62nd minute.
Iheanacho a day after his birthday found the back of the net in the 76th minute of the game.
It was a goal made in Nigeria as Iheanacho was assisted by his compatriot Ndidi.
Ndidi who was voted Player of the Match in their last outing was substituted for Cesare Casadei in the 87th minute.
In the 90th minute, Drewsbury Hall bagged his second of the game as Leicester City held on for a comfortable victory.
Iheanacho who scored on Nigeria's 63rd independence day anniversary will aim to make it three games with a goal when Leicester City welcome Stoke City in their next championship fixture scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2023.
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