By Daily sports on March 27, 2021
Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards.
Iheanacho scored five goals in three league matches in the month under review as the Foxes boosted their push for Uefa Champions League football next season with a win and two draws.
The Nigeria international competes with Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez, Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane, West Ham United’s Jesse Lingard, Leeds United's Illan Meslier, Manchester United’s Luke Shaw, Brighton & Hove Albion's Leandro Trossard and Chelsea's Andreas Christensen for his maiden award in the English top-flight.
Following injuries to James Maddison and Harvey Barnes, Iheanacho stepped up his performances in Brendan Rodgers' team when he returned to the starting XI against Burnley on March 3.
He rescued a point for the Foxes at Turf Moor after combining with compatriot Wilfred Ndidi to cancel out Matej Vydra’s opener.
The stunning volley has also been selected for the Premier League Goal of the Month award.
Three days later, the 24-year-old inspired Leicester City's comeback win over Brighton & Hove Albion with his 62nd-minute equaliser before Ghana's Daniel Amartey secured all three points for the visitors at the Amex Stadium.
It did not stop there for Rodgers’ side as they bagged an emphatic victory in their only league home in March with the 5-0 thumping of Sheffield United. (Goal)
•PHOTO: Kelechi Iheanacho
Source Daily sports
Posted March 27, 2021
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