The Nigeria Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho was the hero of the day as he converted a late penalty to give Leicester City a 1-0 win over his former club Manchester City. The Community Shield is the first title for the club since 1971 and the Nigerian was substituted and scored for the Foxes at Wembley Stadium.
The clash between the Premier League champions and last
season's FA Cup winners was tense at times and looked set to go to penalties.
But with a minute remaining, Iheanacho scored from the penalty spot into the
top corner after being fouled by Nathan Ake.
Jack Grealish, Manchester City's record £100 million
signings, made his debut in the game. Ilkay Gundogan steered a Kasper Schmeichel
free-kick over the bar, and the German midfielder also failed with a shot from
10 yards.
Striker Jamie Vardy was at his best for Leicester but could
not get past City goalkeeper Zack Steffen, who made a great reaction save to
prevent the Englishman from scoring. Another Super Eagles player, Wilfred
Ndidi also showed his best side and contributed to Leicester City's victory.
Super Eagles star player Kelechi Iheanacho was the hero of
the day as he converted a late penalty to give Leicester a 1-0 win over his
former club Manchester City. The Community Shield is the first title for the
club since 1971, with the Nigerian coming on as a substitute at Wembley Stadium
and scoring the goal for the Foxes.
The match between last season's Premier League champions and
FA Cup winners were tense at times and seemed to be heading for a penalty
shootout. But with a minute remaining, Iheanacho scored from the penalty spot
into the top corner after being fouled by Nathan Ake.
Striker Jamie Vardy was at his best for Leicester but could
not get past City goalkeeper Zack Steffen, who made a great reaction save to
prevent the Englishman from scoring. Another Super Eagles player, Wilfred
Ndidi also showed his best side and contributed to Leicester City's victory.