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Soccer News of Monday, 4 January 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

EPL: Ndidi impresses on150th Leicester City appearance

Wilfred Ndidi for Leicester City play videoWilfred Ndidi for Leicester City

Super Eagles defensive midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has marked his 150th appearance with the premier league club with a striking display against Newcastle UNited at the Saint James's Park on Sunday.

Ndidi played the entire duration of the game to help the Foxes to a 2 – 1 away win against Steve Bruce’ men.

The Nigerian dominated the midfield for Leicester City and made more interceptions (6) than any other player on parade, Brila.net reports.

Wilfred Ndidi made more interceptions (6) than any other player on the pitch against Newcastle.

Despite missing six weeks of action due to injury, only one player has more interceptions than him in a Premier League game this season, Brila.net reports.

Wilfred Ndidi made more interceptions (6) than any other player on the pitch against Newcastle.

After goalless first half, Leicester broke the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half with a superb goal from Maddison.

Leicester scored again to double their lead in the 72nd minute, Tielemans combined with Maddison who picked out Marc Albrighton and the English man sent the ball back to Tielemans to volley home again.

Newcastle United reduced the deficit through Andy Carrow, but Leicester City held on for a vital win.

Leicester City are now up to third on the log with 32 points from 17 matches played.