Wilfred Ndidi and Kelchi Iheanacho will make their return to the English Premier League next season after Leicester City secured promotion on Friday.
The Foxes secured promotion despite not being in action on the night. Leeds United’s scandalous 4-nil loss away at Queens Park Rangers on Friday night confirmed The Foxes return to the Premier League.
A win at Preston North End this weekend would have secured their return ticket to the Premier League irrespective of other results but Leeds United’s shock loss granted them the ticket earlier than expected.
Super Eagles duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho played pivotal roles in ensuring Enzo Maresca’s return to the league just a season after relegation.
Ndidi, since his return from injury has been immense for Leicester City. The Super Eagles midfielder recently scored in back to back matches for the former Premier League chmapions.
Ndidi scored the opener in Leicester City’s 2-1 win over Westbrom and the second goal as The Foxes thrashed Southampton 5-nil at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday.
Ndidi despite injury setbacks has scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in the championship so far this season.
On the hand, contributed 5 goals and an assist in the league this season even though the forward has been left out of the squad in the last two games.
Leicester City currently top the log with 94 points with two games left to spare.
