Kelechi Iheanacho Named in Premier League Team of the Week

• Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho has made the team of the week in the Premier League
• The former Manchester City forward scored an excellent goal for Leicester City against Tottenham
• Iheanacho is expected to be in action for the Super Eagles next month in the Nations Cup qualifiers

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been named in the Premier League team of the week after scoring an excellent goal for Leicester City in their game against Tottenham.

The Nigerian star has been in rejuvenated form recently for the Foxes as he keeps delivering for the club in all competitions most especially in the FA Cup.

In the encounter against Spurs, Iheanacho did not only score a goal, but the Nigerian also made an assist as Leicester City recorded an emphatic 4-1 win.

The former Manchester City star set up James Maddison for the Foxes second goal and scored the third.

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Who are the others?

According to the report on Complete Sports, David De Gea, Kenny Tete, Ethan Pinnock, Luke Shaw, Pervis Estupian, Nampalys Mendy, Rodri, Joao Gomes, Solly March and Ivan Toney also made it.

Chief Priest hails Iheanacho

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian businessman, Cubana Chief Priest hailed Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho for his incredible performance for Leicester City in their win over Tottenham Hotspur.

The Nigerian star was superb as he led the Foxes to comeback 4-1 win over Spurs in what was a challenging Premier League battle on Saturday, 11 February.

Spurs went into this game determined to record a win, but Iheanacho and his teammates were more determined not to disappoint their home fans.

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After the battle on the pitch, Iheanacho was happy that his team recorded a win and took to Instagram to celebrate by posting his action photos.

Reacting to one of the photos, Chief Priest wrote 'Owerri, Owerri' while expressing his happiness for his compatriot and his run of form.