Super Eagles duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, showcased their brilliance on Wednesday night, propelling Leicester City to a well-deserved victory over Burton Albion.
During the round one match of the 2023/2024 English Carabao Cup, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi found the back of the net, marking their first goals for the season.
Their exceptional performance in the first half secured a triumphant win for the Enzo Maresca side at the Pirelli Stadium.
Iheanacho initiated the scoring, followed by an impressive assist to Ndidi, further solidifying Leicester City’s dominance in the Carabao Cup first round triumph against Burton Albion.
The recently relegated Premier League team swiftly asserted their superiority over the 19th-placed Football League One opponent, a mere six minutes into the game through Iheanacho, who coolly volleyed home the opener from close range.
With Leicester City firmly in control, the former Man City youngster – Iheanacho effortlessly switched into the role of provider, orchestrating a seamless connection with his compatriot to double the team’s lead and secure the victory.
The Nigerian forward was later awarded the Man of the Match honours.
Thanks to the convincing victory, Leicester City advances to the competition’s second round where they will be facing Tranmere Rovers.
However, their attention will soon shift back to the Championship, where they are set to face Huddersfield on Saturday for their second league fixture of the season.
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