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Kelechi Iheanacho scores in Leicester's Premier League big win

By Emmanuel Oladele - Nigerian International and Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho scored a superb goal in Leicester's premier league big win over Aston Villa on Saturday with a superb header. The game ended 4-2 in favour of the Foxes.

The Nigerian scored in the 41st to level things for Leicester City who were 2-1 down. Iheanacho moved into the box to nod unmarked past Martinez from Barnes' brilliant left-wing cross.

Before Iheanacho goal, Watkins' goal in the 9th minute and Souttar own goal in the 32nd minute had put Aston Villa at advantage with a 2-1 scoreline, as James Maddison already grabbed the first for Leicester City in the 12th minute. Iheanacho goal restored parity for the Visitors, before Tetê added time goal gave Leicester the lead for the first time in the game, and to also end the first half 3-2 in favour of the Brendan Rodgers' led side.

Praet scored in the 79th minute of the second half to seal Leicester's victory and to end the game 4-2 in favour of Iheanacho's side.

Iheanacho was replaced with Jamie Vardy in the 67th minute. The Foxes are now 13th on the log with 21 points.

At the end of regulation time, Aston Villa 2-4 Leicester City, so it ended at Villa Park in Premier League matchday 22 on Saturday.

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