Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho is delighted to have provided an assist and scored deep into stoppage time for Leicester City, who came from a goal down to beat Everton 2-1 in a pulsating Premier League game on Sunday.
The goal was Iheanacho’s third
this season in three appearances. He has two goals in the Carabao Cup.
The win helped the Foxes close the gap on leaders Liverpool at the top of the
Premier League.
The goal was Iheanacho’s first
in the EPL in 15 months. He last scored for the Foxes in their 2-1 win over
Huddersfield Town in September 22, 2018.
Reacting to his performance,
the former Manchester City forward said, “I’ve been waiting for this
opportunity. “I knew one day it’s going to come,” Iheanacho
told Skysports after the
game. I’m happy today to get the goal and assisting Jamie.
Leicester City striker Jamie
Vardy also praised Iheanacho for his instant impact on the game.
Iheanacho came on for Ayoze
Perez in the 62nd minute and provided an assist for Vardy’s leveller.
“We were having a few chances
but they were coming from a bit further out. Kelechi caused a few more problems
for the defenders, he got us into space and he got the winner which he
deserves. He thoroughly deserves this,” Vardy said on Iheanacho’s influence.
Leicester manager
Brendan Rodgers also added that he was pleased to see Iheanacho score his first
of the season.
“I’m happy for him (Iheanacho) and the other guys because they don’t play as
much. I’m so, so pleased.”
