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Soccer News of Thursday, 1 April 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Iheanacho in the running to claim top award

The Nigerian striker netted seven times for the Foxes in March. play videoThe Nigerian striker netted seven times for the Foxes in March.

In-form striker, Kelechi Iheanacho is in the running for Leicester City Goal of the Month prize for March after four of his goals were nominated for an award.

His goals against Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion, plus two of his three strikes in the 5-0 triumph over Sheffield United have been nominated to pick an award.

The Nigerian striker netted seven times for the Foxes in March.

Efforts from outside the area for Ayoze Pérez, also against the Blades, and Youri Tielemans, in the Emirates FA Cup success over Manchester United, complete the first team representation in the 10-goal shortlist, according to Complete Sports.

While City’s men are third in the Premier League, LCFC Women remain top of the FA Women’s Championship after securing three crucial wins in March, leading to a trio of strikes also being nominated for the Goal of the Month prize, Complete Sports said.

Shannon O’Brien’s second in a 7-0 victory at London Bees, Esmee De Graaf’s long-range stunner later on, and Sam Tierney’s opener at Durham Women are also in contention, as well as Kasey McAteer’s effort for the Club’s Development Squad against West Ham United Under-23s.