Ndidi: Super Eagles star flexes Player of the Match award on Nigeria's 63rd Independence Day celebration

Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi continues to impress in the English Championship.

The 26-year-old enforcer has continued to dominate since his explanation of Leicester City's relegation last season.

On Sunday, October 1, 2023, Ndidi featured for Leicester City as they defeated Blackburn Rovers 1-4 in a week nine English Championship fixture.

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.

Ndidi started the game and featured for all 90 minutes in a comfortable victory.

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.

Ndidi had cause to celebrate as Nigeria celebrated its 63rd independence anniversary.

After the game, Ndidi was presented with the EFL Player of the Match award.

Along with the photos from the game was a message that said, "Sunday feeling."

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