Iheanacho’s goal help Leicester progress in FA Cup

Kelechi Iheanacho’s fortuitous second-half strike broke the resistance of League Two Walsall and sent Leicester into the FA Cup fifth round.

The Nigerian forward scored his 17th goal in 23 FA Cup appearances – the most by any player since Iheanacho made his debut in the competition in 2016 from the edge of the box which deflected off Brandon Comley and looped over Saddlers goalkeeper Owen Evans in the 68th minute five minutes after replacing Patson Daka.

It resulted in the Foxes’ second successive 1-0 win against League Two opposition in the FA Cup this season with the Nigerian forward fast becoming an FA Cup specialist as scored the winner on both occasions.

Leicester City coach, Brendan Rodgers, is hoping Iheanacho can repeat the trick by helping his side reach Wembley and stay in the Premier League.

“Last time he did this, we won the FA Cup, so hopefully it’s an omen,” said Rodgers.