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Scores once against Manchester Iheanacho had one goal on three shots (two off target), two fouls and created one chance in the 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Saturday.

Impact After struggling through the first half, Iheanacho finally managed to net in the 63rd minute thanks to the assist from James Maddison. This was the forward's first goal in his last seven appearances and it is unlikely he will get another in the next match against Crystal Palace.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barca held 0-0 by Galatasaray, Sevilla beats West Ham in EL

Barcelona’s newfound attacking verve vanished as the club was held to a 0-0 draw by Galatasaray in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

US coach Marsch falls to 1-0 loss in 1st game with Leeds

American coach Jesse Marsch had an encouraging first match in charge of Leeds except for the result

MARCH 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Assists as substitute Iheanacho had an assist with his lone chance created during Saturday's 1-0 win over Leeds.

Impact Iheanacho entered the match in the 61st minute and set up the game's lone goal just six minutes into his appearance. The assist was the fifth of the season for the forward as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lies ' Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho takes on Ashleigh Plumptre Liecester pair Kelechi Iheanacho and Ashleigh Plumptre take on our Lies challenge, but who will come out triumphant?

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • SKY.COM

Forest ousts FA Cup holder Leicester; 5th-tier team advances

Leicester's FA Cup defense has been ended by Nottingham Forest after the second-tier side won 4-1

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Leicester at Forest in Cup; Barça hosts Atlético

Leicester continues its defense of the FA Cup away to Nottingham Forest in the fourth round

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Ready going forward Iheanacho is back from AFCON and ready to feature for Leicester City going forward.

Impact Iheanacho has missed the last two league matches for Leicester, but he's plenty fit and should get starts in upcoming matches. Prior to leaving, he took the place of injured Jamie Vardy and now he and Patson Daka will likely split time up front, though Iheanacho likely has the edge.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kelechi Iheanacho: The boy who once had the world at his feet is becoming Nigeria's talisman The Leicester forward was tipped for greatness as a teenager. The road hasn't been easy but Iheanacho still has more potential to realise

JANUARY 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.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.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • SKY.COM

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 Nations

JANUARY 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 months

JANUARY 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 crisis

DECEMBER 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 6-3

DECEMBER 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 future

OCTOBER 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 games

OCTOBER 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

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