Heart of Gold: Struggling Super Eagles Star Donates to the Needy During Christmas

• Kelechi Iheanacho was spotted donating gift items to a local community during the Yuletide season
• The Nigerian international assisted the poor in order for them to celebrate Christmas
• The 26-year-old, however, continues to struggle for playing time at Leicester City Football Club

Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho took time out to personally extend his kind heart to the needy during Christmas.

Even though the 26-year-old is currently struggling for playing time at Premier League club Leicester City, Iheanacho showed love to a number of homeless people during the Yuletide season.

He was spotted donating to a local community as he personally moved around to distribute gifts to the homeless during the holiday season.

Soccernet reports that the former Manchester City striker has not been at the top of his form for the foxes compared to his previous seasons.

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He has only managed 11 appearances this season and barely started two games out of 16 matches before the World Cup break.

However, he showed his caring side, helping those in need with some items to celebrate the festive period.

When discussing the degree of charity with LCTV, the former Manchester City striker said:

"It is very good sometimes to be present in this kind of place, to show them love and bring some stuff to them for Christmas, it’s very good.”

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Meanwhile, Iheanacho has disclosed that he never intended to play for such a big club like Manchester City of England.

The Super Eagles star recalls the moment he received an invitation to join the outfit, saying he never believed he would get such an invitation.

Iheanacho was part of the Golden Eaglets squad that won the FIFA U17 World Cup in the UAE, where he won the Golden Ball after seven assists and six goals.

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Osimhen not ready to expose his daughter on social media

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has explained why he does not share anything about his daughter or his family on the internet.

The Napoli forward, who has been in free-scoring form in Italy this season, is convinced that his family life remains private to him.

Very little is known about the 23-year-old striker's daughter and girlfriend, despite that he is one of the most active footballers on social media.