Leicester City of England attacker, Kelechi Iheanacho’s recent goal in the UEFA Europa League has been nominated among the very best netted for The Foxes during the month, as they step up their hunt for glory on the domestic and continental fronts.
Megasportsarena.com reports that Iheanacho made hay in what was his 16thg continental match since moving the England after helping Nigeria win the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in United Arab Emirates are emerged as the cadet competition’s most valuable player.
It was an evening of triple dazzle for him, as Iheanacho was back in top form during this season’s Europa League opener against Zorya Lugansk of Ukraine, as he scored one and assisted two others in a 3-0 win for Leicester.
In doing so, the former Columbus Crew of USA and Manchester City of England youngster became the first Nigerian-born player to provide two assists in a single Europa League match.
The Super Eagle turned and shot low from 15 meters. following a defensive error from Ivanisenia, and his 67th minute strike which wrapped up the scoring has been nominated for Leicester’s Goal of the Month for October 2020.
Ihenacho is, however, rivalled on the club’s on the seven-goal shortlist by Harvey Barnes, Jamie Vardy and Hamza Choudhury, youth squad player Thanawat Suengchittawon as well as LCFC Women stars, Paige Bailey-Gayle and Natasha Flint.
