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Iheanacho: Nigerian star to leave Leicester City on a free transfer

Leicester City have announced that Kelechi Iheanacho will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June. The Nigerian forward has been on the books of since 2017 when he signed from Manchester City. He spent, six seasons with the East Midlands outfit in the Premier League and despite relegation to the Championship last season, played his part towards their immediate promotion, scoring...

Chelsea appoints Enzo Maresca as new head coach

Chelsea appoints Enzo Maresca as new head coach

Italian manager Enzo Maresca has been named the new head coach of Chelsea, the Premier League club announced on Monday. The 44-year-old, who led Leicester City to victory in the Championship in the 2023–34 season and helped them secure an immediate return to the English top-flight, has signed a five-year contract with Chelsea with an option for a further year. Maresca will replace Mauricio Pochettino following...

Leicester coach Maresca reflects on ‘amazing’ Championship season

Leicester coach Maresca reflects on ‘amazing’ Championship season

Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca has described the Foxes' season as "amazing" after leading them to the Championship title. The East Midlands outfit defeated Preston North End 3-0 at Deepdale on Monday night to win a record eighth Championship title. It also secures their place automatically in the Premier League next season which was confirmed after Leeds United's 4-0 loss at Queen's Park Rangers last Friday....

Ndidi, Iheanacho & two African stars help Leicester City gain Premier League promotion

Leicester City: Ndidi, Iheanacho & two other African stars win 2023-24 Championship title

Nigerian internationals Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, alongside Ghana's Abdul Fatawu and Zambian forward Patson Daka, have all been crowned champions of England's second division following Leicester City's 3-0 win at Preston North End on Monday night. Ndidi played 70 minutes at the Deepdale Stadium before being replaced by Hamza Choudhury; Fatawu, who assisted Leicester's final goal of the game, played 84 minutes before being replaced...

Ndidi, Iheanacho & two African stars help Leicester City gain Premier League promotion

Ndidi, Iheanacho & two African stars help Leicester City gain Premier League promotion

Nigerian duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, alongside Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu and Zambian forward Patson Daka, have all helped Leicester City make an instant return to the Premier League. The quartet of African internationals have all been instrumental in helping the Foxes secure automatic promotion to the top flight for the 2024–25 season. Ndidi has four goals and five assists in 30 league matches this...