Iheanacho battles Kane, others for Premier League prestigious awards
Super Eagles and Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho is to battle the likes of Harry Kane and Jesse Lingard after he was nominated for Premier League player of the month and goal of the month awards for March.
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Which one is your @premierleague Goal of the Month for March? pic.twitter.com/oyppWVB9og
— Budweiser Football (@budfootball) March 26, 2021
The Nigeria international enjoyed a go spell this month, scoring five goals in three matches, including a hat-trick against Sheffield United.
Stunning from @67Kelechi. pic.twitter.com/ZVgbzI4ZN5
— Leicester City (@LCFC) March 3, 2021
Iheanacho scored in Leicester Cityβs 1-1 draw against Burnley, before helping the Foxes beat Brighton 2-1 at the Amex.
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— Premier League (@premierleague) March 26, 2021
π΅ Andreas Christensen
π¦ Kelechi Iheanacho
βͺοΈ Harry Kane
β Jesse Lingard
π΅ Riyad Mahrez
𧀠Illan Meslier
π΄ Luke Shaw
π΅ Leandro TrossardWho is your @EASPORTSFIFA Player of the Month?
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— Premier League (@premierleague) March 26, 2021
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The 24-year-old followed the performances up with a hat-trick against Sheffield United.
Other stars listed to battle Iheanacho for the monthly prize includes Lamela, Mount, McNEIL Adams,Β Leandro Trossard and Andreas Christensen, Riyad Mahrez, Illan Meslier and Luke Shaw