The Nigeria international duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi powered relegated English Premier League side Leicester City to a 1-0 win in a pre season game against Bangkok side Port FC at Alpine Football Camp Training on Wednesday, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Following the cancellation of their last test game against Tottenham Hotspur, the Foxes moved to Bangkok to engage Port FC as part of their preparation for their campaign in the English Championship, which is geared towards gaining promotion back to the English Premier League.
Despite facing uncertain future at the club, coach of Leicester City Enzo Maresca handed the Nigerian duo a start and they didn’t disappoint as they combined for the lone goal of the game in the 10th minute of play.
Victor Kristiansen slid the ball through to Kelechi Iheanacho, with the Nigerian squaring it for international team-mate Ndidi to slot home from close range.
A raised flag stopped the lively Iheanacho from doubling his side’s lead in what waa the last action of the opening 45 minutes. Ndidi who was also a threat all through the game had his curling effort palmed away before the half time break.
Into the second half, Iheanacho chipped the Port shot-stopper from a tight angle, but also missed the target. a raft of changes saw the Nigerian duo subbed off with Maresca switching his focus to Sunday’s game against Liverpool.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
