Ndidi: Jamie Vardy Praises Super Eagles Star in Pidgin After Winning MOTM Award, Video

• Jamie Vardy has hailed midfielder Wilfred Ndidi after his impressive display against Blackburn
• The Foxes thrashed the Riversiders 4-1 in the English Football League fixture earlier this week
• Vardy hailed Ndidi in Pidgin English as he showered praise on the Nigerian for his match award

Former England international, Jamie Vardy spoke in Pidgin English as he praised Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, who was named the Man of the Match in Leicester City's win over Blackburn Rovers.

The Foxes thrashed the Riversiders 4-1 at Ewood Park in the English Football League on Sunday, October 1. Leicester scored an early goal after Issahaku Abdul Fatawu set up Wout Faes in the first four minutes.

The Riversides levelled things up in the ninth minute through Sammie Szmodics, but visitors restored their lead after a wonderful pass from Ndidi set up Jamie Vardy.

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Nigerian international, Kelechi Iheanacho and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed the win for the Foxes with their goals very late in the second half.

Ndidi was named the EFL Player of the Match for his performance and while hailing him, Vardy spoke in Pidgin English as he told the Super Eagles star, "You Sabi."

When translated into English, the phrase means 'You are good'.

The video has gone viral on social media including X (formerly Twitter) with Nigerian football fans happy that the former England striker is learning one of their languages.

Ndidi, Iheanacho, and their teammates will return to action in Leicester City's next game against Preston North End at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday, October 4, according to Soccerway.

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Sports Brief previously reported on Leicester City topping the EFL Championship as Super Eagles stars, Iheanacho and Ndidi impressed in their 4-1 away win over Blackburn Rovers.

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The Foxes needed a win in the Sunday encounter to move back to the top of the table after Ipswich Town dropped points in their 1-1 draw against Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

Recently-relegated Leicester were on the losing side in their last game against Liverpool in the EFL Cup but bounced back with a resounding victory over Rovers in the Championship.