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Seniorman Kelechi Iheanacho Sends Leicester To FA Cup Final To Face Chelsea

Oma Akatugba Follow on Twitter April 18, 2021
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Kelechi Iheanacho of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Semi Final of the Emirates FA Cup between Leicester City and Southampton FC at Wembley Stadium on April 18, 2021 in London, England. 4000 local residents have been permitted to attend the match as part of the government's Events Research Programme, which will study how to safely hold major events once coronavirus lockdown measures are eased. Other sporting events around the United Kingdom continue to be played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
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In-form Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho scored the only goal as Leicester City beat Southampton 1-0 to progress to the FA Cup Final where they will face Chelsea at Wembley on May 15.

Vardy made a routine run down the left flank and cut a low cross back for Iheanacho who saw his initial effort blocked but scored with the second attempt.

The goal, the first Southampton conceded in the FA Cup this season, was Iheanacho’s 10th goal in seven games. He also scored a brace in the quarter final against Manchester United.

Iheanacho has scored 1t goals in all competitions this season, the highest of any Leicester City player this season despite only getting regular football from February till this moment.

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Oma Akatugba Follow on Twitter April 18, 2021
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