Tag: Kelechi iheanacho
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Sevilla: Ejuke and Iheanacho return to Sevilla in perrfect condition after Libya ordeal
Sevilla manager, Garcia Pimienta has confirmed that Nigerian players Chidera Ejuke and Kelechi Iheanacho have returned to the club in perfect condition after their harrowing airport experience in Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “Very unpleasant. Professional players having to spend so much time in an airport is something that cannot happen,” Pimienta said. “The federations have to…
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It’s a house in Uyo as Iheanacho, Ejuke, Osayi-Samuel arrive camp
The Super Eagles camp in Uyo reached full capacity on Wednesday with the arrival of Spain-based duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke, alongside Bright Osayi-Samuel, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The trio joined the 20 players who reported to the team’s Four Points by Sheraton Hotel base on Tuesday. Tuesday’s evening training session at the Godswill Akpabio International…
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Iheanacho still finding feet at Sevilla – Pimienta
Sevilla head coach, Garcia Pimienta admits Kelechi Iheanacho is struggling to recapture his top form since joining Los Rojiblancos, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian striker, who arrived with a strong reputation from the Premier League, has failed to score or assist in four league appearances. Pimienta attributed Iheanacho’s slow start to his delayed pre-season training and…
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“He has to take a step forward” – García Pimienta speaks on Iheanacho’s struggles
Sevilla head coach García Pimienta has revealed the areas that Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho needs to work on amidst his struggles in Spain since arriving as a free agent from Leicester, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho and Ejuke both arrived in the summer but it’s the latter who has been so instrumental in the first team,…
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Okoye, Iheanacho add to the qualities in Uyo
The Super Eagles camp continue to bubble as Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye takes the number of players in camp to 22 ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Okoye arrived team’s hotel hours after his compatriot, Kelechi Iheanacho was revealed to have joined the team on Wednesday afternoon. Nigerians wait the…
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Iheanacho impresses on Sevilla debut despite defeat
Sevilla head coach, Javier Pimienta praised Kelechi Iheanacho for his performance in the team’s 2-1 loss to Villarreal on Friday night. Despite the Nigerian forward playing only 13 minutes on his debut the forward had an impressive showing. Iheanacho replaced Isaac Romero late in the game and quickly made an impact, coming close to scoring…
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Perez ensures Iheancho, Ejuke’s debut for Sevilla end in defeat
Rewrite Bad day at the office as Nigeria internationals, Kelechi Iheancho and Chidera Ejuke made debut for Sevilla in a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho and Ejuke joined the Rojiblancos on a free transfer this summer. Ejuke was left on the bench in Sevilla’s 2-2 draw against Las Palmas last weekend. Iheanacho was,…
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Iheanacho starts as Sevilla face Liverpool at Anfield
Sevilla manager has included Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke in the squad for today’s pre-season friendly against Liverpool at Anfield, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian duo are part of the 21-man squad that traveled to England for the match, which will be Iheanacho’s first appearance for Sevilla since joining on a free transfer last week. While…
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Emotional: Iheanacho bids Leicester goodbye
Nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho has penned a heartfelt farewell message to Leicester City, following his departure from the club after seven years, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho’s contract expired in June, and he has since joined LaLiga outfit Sevilla on a two-year deal, with an option for a third year. The 27-year-old was unveiled by Sevilla on…
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Iheanacho unfazed by En-Nesyri comparison at Sevilla
Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has insisted he feels no pressure to replace Youssef En-Nesyri at Sevilla, despite the comparison between the two African stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. En-Nesyri, in his four and the half years scored 73 league goals in Sevilla befire Fenerbahce earlier this summer, paving the way for Iheanacho’s arrival on a two-year…
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“A great guy” Iheanacho credits Orta for Sevilla’s move
New Sevilla signing Kelechi Iheanacho has praised the club’s sporting director, Victor Orta, for his role in convincing him to join the Spanish LaLiga side, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho joined Sevilla on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Leicester City. In his first interview with the club, the Nigerian forward revealed that…
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Transfer: Iheanacho arrives Sevilla
Super eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho on Tuesday arrive Sevilla Amidst contract talks, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho who last played for Leicester City in England is said to have agreed to a two-year contract with the multiple UEFA Europa League winners. Sevilla continued relationship with Nigeria this continues with kelechi Iheanacho set to become the second player…
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Kelechi Iheanacho move to Sevilla nears completion
Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho looks set to complete a move to Spanish La Liga side, Sevilla from Leicester City, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. ??? Sevilla are set to seal Kelechi Iheanacho deal on two year contract… and then, Lucien Agoumé next. Nigerian striker set for medical while Inter and Sevilla are finalizing the agreement for Agoumé, almost…
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Transfer: Aston Villa approach Iheanacho’s representatives for a possible transfer
Nigerian forward, Kelechi Iheanacho is on the radar of English Premier League outfit, Aston Villa following his current situation at Leicester City, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports: Iheanacho is about to leave the Foxes on a free by the end June following the expiration of his contract and Villa are on the are ready to have him in…
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Thank you seniorman, Leicester says goodbye to Iheanacho
English Premier League outfit, Leicester City have confirmed the release Nigeria international, Kelechi Iheanacho, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho joined the foxes in 2017 from Manchester City for £25m. During his time, Iheanacho helped Leicester to back-to-back fifth place EPL finishes and played an integral role in their FA Cup success in 2021, including scoring the winner…
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WCQ: Lookman, Iheanacho flank; Onuachu strikes in Finidi’s all attack formation
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George handed Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman a place in the starting XI in the game against South Africa, the matchday 3 of the African FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports: Lookman who joined the team two days ago for the crucial encounter has been in a gun blazing form, scoring…
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All but over for Kelechi Iheanacho at Leicester as exit looms
The greatest indication yet that Kelechi Iheanacho’s future is not at King Power Stadium comes after Leicester’s 2-0 loss to Blackburn on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. After finishing one point ahead of Ipswich at the top of the table, the Foxes were declared Championship victors and quickly returned to the Premier table. Since returning from the…
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Aston Villa make summer transfer plans for Iheanacho
Nigeria international, Kelechi Iheanacho is is the latest name on Aston Villa’s transfer lens, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The forward will cease to be a Leicester City player at the end of season owing to his refusal to sign an extension. Although the EFL club have been crowned the champions, thereby securing the promotion back to the…
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Congratulations: Iheanacho, Ndidi’s Leicester City return to Premier League
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…
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Iheanacho set for Leicester’s exit
Leicester City are set to loose a top class striker in Nigeria international, Kelechi Iheanacho as his departure from the club as been confirmed, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With the Foxes are hoping to secure their immediate return to the Premier League in the coming weeks, under the management of Enzo Maresca, Iheanacho has struggled to contribute…