[SPORTS News] Kelechi Iheanacho scores first hat-trick of his career as Leicester City beat Sheffield United 5-0



Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first hat-trick for club and country as he scored three goals in Leicester City’s 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United on Sunday, March 14.

Sheffield, threataned by relegation and with a new manager went to the King Power Stadium, hoping to fight, but were blown away by Leicester, a team on fire this season in the premier league.

Iheanacho, who has been experiencing a resurgence in his career, put Leicester City up in the 39th minute after a Jamie Vardy’s assist, the first time he’s scoring in three consecutive league games in his career.

 

Kelechi Iheanacho scores first hat-trick of his career as Leicester City beat Sheffield United 5-0

In the 64th minute, Ayoze Perez doubled his side’s advantage after  some good football from Marc Albrighton.

in the 68th minute, Iheanacho got his second goal after receiving a first time pass from Jamie Vardy.

His third goal came in the 78th minute from a assist from National  teammate Wilfred Ndidi assist.

Just 30 yards from goal, Kelechi put a low shot past a helpless Ramsdale.

 

In 80th minute, Ethan Ampadu scored an own goal.

 

 

Watch his post match interview below



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