Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi scored the opening goal for Leicester City in their 2-1 win over West Brom at the Kings Power Stadium on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports.
Leicester City welcomed West Brom to the Kings Power Stadium on Saturday for their crucial Championship game. The Foxes had lost their last two games and needed to return to winning ways to keep their place at the top of the Championship. On the other hand, West Brom were targeting a win to remain in contention for a play-off spot.
Coach Enzo Maresca named Nigerian midfielder Ndidi in his starting eleven, while Kelechi Iheanacho was not named in the matchday squad.
The visitors dominated the fixture from the beginning, creating some good chances in the opening embers. However, they were wasteful, and Leicester City took advantage.
In the 22nd minute, Wout Faes sent a cross from the left of Leicester City’s attack, which Ndidi quickly reacted to. His first touch was saved by West Brom’s goalkeeper, but he got to the rebound and rifled the ball into the roof of the net to give the Foxes the lead.
Wilfred Ndidi gets on the scoresheet for Leicester City against West Brom today.
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