Kelechi Iheanacho: Super Eagles star celebrates Independence Day with goal for Leicester City

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho is back in form for Leicester City.

The 26-year-old striker found the back of the net on a special day.

Leicester City defeated Blackburn Rovers in a week nine English Championship fixture played on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Leicester scored goals in the fourth, 28th, 82nd, and 88th minutes through Faes, Jamie Vardy, Iheanacho, and Kieran Dewsbury-Hall.

Szmodics scored Blackburn's lone goal in the eighth minute, which turned out to be a consolation.

With this victory, Leicester City climbed to the top of the standings with 24 points.

Wilfred Ndidi provided the assist for Vardy to score the second goal and featured for 90 minutes.

Iheanacho on the other hand came in as a substitute for Vardy in the 76th minute and converted a penalty in the 82nd minute.

The Nigerian star went on his knees and raised his hands in the sky as part of his traditional celebration.

Iheanacho scored on the day Nigeria celebrated its 63rd independence anniversary.

It was also a good continuation of form for Iheanacho, who also scored for Leicester City against Norwich and was quizzed about the Roman Empire.

He will aim to return to action as Leicester City hosts Preston in their next league fixture scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023.