Europa League: Kelechi Iheanacho Sets Record

  Europa League: Kelechi Iheanacho Sets Record By Emediong Silver Kelechi Iheanacho became the first Nigerian-born player in history to record two assists and one goal in a single Uefa Europa League match, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The Super Eagles of Nigeria forward registered two assists in Leicester City's 3-0 thumping of Zorya Luhansk at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. The former Manchester City star was favoured to start in the absence of England international Jamie Vardy. He helped James Maddison and Harvey Barnes with a brace of assist for each goal. After the match, Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers had his say on Kelechi's performance: "So yes, I thought we played very well in spells of the game, scored good goals, and their system really tests you. I thought Harvey's goal was a great individual effort and showed great composure," Rodgers told LCFC TV. "Madders (James Maddison) being up there and wanting to score was terrific and our pressure for the third goal was really good and Kelechi, he slots it away really well. "So, very pleasing, we can be better in areas, but like I say, to start with a win in the group was important." Iheanacho and Leicester City will hope to use the Competition as an Option B to qualify for the Uefa Champions League if they miss out making Top Four next season.