Leicester City football club booked their spot in the next round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, following their impressive 1-0 victory over Walsall football club....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The English Premier League outfit have not been impressive since the beginning of the season, but they were able to secure a hard-fought victory over their opponent on Saturday.
Brendan Rodgers made few changes to his first eleven in order to give fringe players the opportunity to showcase their talents, and the Foxes eventually secured a well deserved victory over their opponent.
After playing out a goalless draw in the first half of the game Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning goal for Leicester City football club in the 68th minute to end the match 1-0.
With Kelechi Iheanacho’s winning goal against Walsall football club, it means he has become the most scoring player in the Emirates FA Cup since 2016;
“Since his FA Cup debut in January 2016, Kelechi Iheanacho’s 17 goals in the competition is the most of any player, while the Nigerian has netted seven in his last seven appearances in the cup.”
Here are the three best players in Leicester City’s remarkable 1-0 victory over Walsall football club in the Emirates FA Cup;
Kelechi Iheanacho
The Nigerian international was dropped to the bench again by coach Brendan Rodgers and he was able to make an instant impact on the pitch, as he scored the winning goal few minutes after being introduced.
Nampalys Mendy
The Senegal national team star was outstanding for Leicester City football club throughout the entire duration of the game and he was able to provide an assist for Kelechi Iheanacho.
Daniel Iversen
The Danish goalkeeper was given a starting role by coach Brendan Rodgers and he was fantastic in the game as he made many incredible saves to deny the host from finding the back of the net.
