- Kelechi Iheanacho revealed his delight after scoring his first goal for Leicester City in a 3-1 win against Leeds United in the Carabao cup
- The former City man’s first-half effort helped the Foxes to get back on level terms after going behind against Leeds United at King Power Stadium
- He went on to create the second goal for Leicester City with a beautiful assist for Slimani's goal
- Iheanacho says he is now fully fit after struggling with his fitness earlier in the season
Super Eagles star striker Kelechi Iheanacho was in fine form on Tuesday night, October 24, as he helped his Leicester team to a 3-1 victory over Leeds United with a goal and an assist.
After the visitors went ahead through Pablo Hernandez’s fine effort, Nigeria international Iheanacho was on hand to equalise just four minutes later to net his maiden goal for the club.
Iheanacho scored for Leicester against Leeds City. Source: SUN
It was an important goal for the front-man and he believes it provided the momentum Leicester needed to go on and win the game.
“I’m pleased to get on the scoresheet today,” Iheanacho told LCFC TV. “It was a great game and I’m happy to play 80 minutes and we’re happy to win the game and go to the next round.
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“Everyone can play and everyone can be used in the Premier League or the cup.
"In any competition, we are one and we play together in training and in games, so if you are called up to play for the team, you have to give 100 per cent in every game.
“If you don’t get it right, then you have to be ready for the next game.
“We lost a bit of concentration in the first 25 minutes but we put our heads together and worked together to get the first goal, we moved onto the second half and the goals came in.”
He continued: “I wanted to take it with my right foot but I wasn’t too sure, so I got it back onto my left foot and put it into the corner.
“It was a great goal so I’m happy to get a goal and help the team to go to the next round.
“It means a lot to me. I’m happy to get my first goal and I hope there are many more to come in the future.”
“It was a great run and a great finish from Slim (Islam Slimani),” added Iheanacho. “It was a great partnership between me and him.
Iheanacho in action. Source: SUN
“I’m not going to call it a competition because we are all one. We do well in training and we are together.
“Everybody that plays gives 100 per cent so you can be on the bench or you can play. We are one and we don’t have any grudges in mind. We hope to get more success in the future.”
The Nigerian striker has struggled for fitness since his arrival from Pep Gaurdiola's Manchester City in the summer but says he is now raring to go after making a full recovery.
“I’m fully fit now so I’m happy to get my fitness back,” he said. “I’m working really hard in training so we hope for more success to come and no more injuries.”
NAIJ.com had earlier reported Leicester new signing Kelechi Iheanacho got his debut goal for his new side in the 30th to restore parity to the game after the visitors took the lead in the 26th minute.
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