Nigerian duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho will play Premier League football next season with Leicester City following a win from QPR against promotion-seeking Leeds in the English Championship match played on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Straight back up, Leicester City! ? pic.twitter.com/j89S1qiuqB
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 26, 2024
While the Foxes were expecting to secure promotion by winning their next match against Preston on Monday, they were favoured with QPR who needed a win to maintain their championship status.
Hence, QPR won 4-0 at Loftus Road courtesy of goals from Chair, Lucas Andersen, Lyndon Dykes and Sam.
Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi joined in the celebration as he posted on X is excitement at his club’s return to the topflight of English football.
Congratulations to me, the boys, the staff the club and the amazing fans.. 2 more to go!!!
We back!! ?— Ndidi Wilfred (@Ndidi25) April 26, 2024
The Foxes, who were relegated to the Championship at the end of the 2022/23 season, are now guaranteed a spot in the top flight for the 2024/25 campaign, even without kicking a ball.
They just need to win their final two games to be crowned champions of the Sky Bet Championship.
Uche Dozie
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