JANUARY 11, 2022 • SKY.COM
AFCON: Kelechi Iheanacho scores a stunner for Nigera! Nigeria and Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho fired home a fantastic two-touch finish to give the Super Eagles a 1-0 lead over Egypt.
Tough day for Salah's Egypt, Mahrez's Algeria at African Cup
Mohamed Salah has been kept in check as Egypt lost 1-0 to Nigeria on a superb goal by Kelechi Iheanacho in their first game at the African Cup of NationsJANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jamie Vardy out until March amid Leicester injury woes
Leicester says striker Jamie Vardy’s hamstring injury will keep him out for up to two more monthsJANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Playing in AFCON Iheanacho will link up with Nigeria for the Africa Cup on Nations and won't be available for Leicester City's next three contests.
Impact With Foxes already dealing with injuries to Jamie Vardy (hamstring) and Patson Daka (hamstring), they suddenly find themselves very thin in terms of attacking options. Until Iheanacho returns from international duty, Ademola Lookman could be an option up top.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vardy out for up to a month with hamstring injury
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy was ruled out Thursday for up to a month because of a hamstring problem, intensifying the team’s injury crisisDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stars with goal, two assists Sunday Iheanacho scored on three shots (all on target) and tallied two assists on two chances created in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Manchester City.
Impact Iheanacho was absolutely brilliant here in his first start since early November. He was extremely efficient with his chances and was involved in all three goals for his side. Fitness struggles for Jamie Vardy could allow the former to get another start Tuesday after this performance but in a date with Liverpool it could tough to repeat the same coup again.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Glut of goals, postponements as Man City still controls EPL
Manchester City is six points in front at the top of the Premier League after beating Leicester 6-3DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sterling double leads leader City to 6-3 win over Leicester
Raheem Sterling scored twice in Manchester City's 6-3 victory over Leicester that sent the champions six points in front at the top of the Premier League halfway through its title...DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kelechi Iheanacho gets Leicester City within one of Manchester City ' Premier League
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Starting against Man City Iheanacho (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Manchester City.
Impact Iheanacho is back in the squad Sunday the first time since Dec. 5 after he started positive for COVID-19. It's a tough spot made even tougher by the fact that he hasn't played more than 45 minutes since Nov. 4 in a Europa League match. Depending how this match goes, Iheanacho could go a full 90 or be one of the first players subbed off.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leicester confident Europa League game against Napoli will go ahead despite Covid-19 and illness issues Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed seven players and three members of staff have not travelled to Italy for Thursdays Europa Leagu...
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • SKY.COM
Out against Napoli Iheanacho is not traveling with Leicester for Thursday's Europa League trip to Napoli, according to team reporter Jordan Blackwell.
Impact Iheanacho is one of seven Leicester players who are not included in the match day squad for the game due to either COVID-19 or other illnesses. He has three assists in four Europa League appearances (three starts) this season. He will be questionable for Sunday's Premier League clash against Newcastle.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Plays first half in loss Iheanacho put one shot on target in 45 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 loss to Arsenal.
Impact Iheanacho has failed to put a shot on goal in two of his last three starts, though he's accumulated one goal and three assists over his last five games across all competitions. With a favorable matchup against Leeds next on the schedule, Iheanacho will have a chance to bounce back against a defense that's conceded the joint fifth-most goals in the league.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Solskjær gets vital win for United; City, Liverpool setbacks
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has celebrated a vital win with Manchester United after doubts were raised about his futureOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ramsdale heroics preserve Arsenal's 2-0 EPL win at Leicester
Aaron Ramsdale produced a stunning goalkeeping performance to help Arsenal secure a 2-0 win at Leicester that extended its unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven gamesOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daka, Iheanacho & Aubameyang: African match-winners battle for supremacy at Leicester ' Goal.com Leicester vs Arsenal: Patson Daka, Kelechi Iheanacho and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have been decisive in recent weeks, but who will lay down...
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Iheanacho backs Daka to score more goals for Leicester City ' Goal.com Kelechi Iheanacho is backing his Leicester City teammate Patson Daka to continue his goal scoring streak for the remainder of the season.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Picks up fourth point of season Iheanacho assisted once, took three shots (one on target), created one chance and made three tackles (one won) in the 4-2 win over Manchester United on Saturday.
Impact Iheanacho looked effortless once again in the win. The forward has found a new purpose this season with the Foxes and he is meshing well up top with teammate Jamie Vardy. Even without the stunning goal from Youri Tielemans, Iheanacho would have produced enough to hit his value. Fantasy owners do need more shots from him though if he wants to stay relevant.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leicester City's Iheanacho available for Manchester United clash as Rodgers predict Ndidi's return date ' Goal.com Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Kelechi Iheanacho's availability for their Premier League game against Manchester Unite...
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Salah wonder goal has Klopp purring despite draw with City
Mohamed Salah was too busy being asked about his wonder goal against Manchester City to get the chance to savor it again for himself after full time at AnfieldOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leicester City star Iheanacho joins Okocha and Martins in hallowed Premier League ranks ' Goal.com Kelechi Iheanacho has become the third Nigerian in Premier League history to score on his birthday having found the net in Leicester City’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Schlupp recovers 2-2 draw for Palace against Leicester
Jeffrey Schlupp came off the bench to earn Crystal Palace a 2-2 draw against Leicester after his former club threw away a two-goal lead at Selhurst ParkOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kelechi Iheanacho, Leicester City gifted lead v. Crystal Palace ' Premier League
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Birthday boy Iheanacho scores against Crystal Palace ' Goal.com On his silver jubilee celebration, Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho found the net as Leicester City lead Crystal Palace at half-time
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Scores with lone shot Iheanacho scored a goal with his lone shot and created two chances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Impact Iheanacho found the back of the net in the 31st minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the season for the forward, coming from his lone shot, while his two chances created led Leicester in the draw.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
