Iheanacho, Ndidi Combine to Send Leicester to Top of EFL Championship Table, Video

• Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi played an important role in Leicester City's win over Preston North End
• The Super Eagles duo combined positively to send the Foxes to the summit of the EFL Championship table
• Both Nigerian internationals have impressed since the start of the season under Enzo Maresca

Nigerian internationals, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were key to Leicester City's win over Preston North End on Wednesday, October 5.

The Foxes thrashed the Lilywhites 3-0 at the King Power Stadium to move top of the EFL Championship table.

The home side struggled to get past Preston's goalkeeper after sixty minutes of play, but broke the deadlock on the hour mark.

English midfielder, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall continued his blistering form by opening the scoring after Ndidi's pass was deflected into his path.

Former Manchester City star, Iheanacho came off the bench to combine with his fellow Super Eagles teammate to put the Foxes two up, according to Soccernet.

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Dewsbury-Hall completed the rout as he added the third goal in the last minute of play before the final whistle. The Englishman pounced on Iheanacho’s shot, which was parried by Preston shot-stopper, Freddie Woodman.

Enzo Maresca's side are on a good run in the league as they made it five wins in a row and are two points ahead of second-placed Ipswich Town.

The Foxes will face Stoke City in their next game in the Championship as they hope to extend their lead at the top of the league table.

Ndidi and Iheanacho impress in Leicester's win

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.

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.