Kelechi Iheanacho set for Leicester City return

Kelechi Iheanacho set for Leicester City return

Leicester City will be boosted by the return of Kelechi Iheanacho for their Championship clash with Leeds United on Friday.

The 27-year-old striker had been missing for the table-topping Foxes for the past month as he participated in the Africa Cup of Nations for Nigeria.

Iheanacho's Super Eagles made it all the way to the final of the competition where they ultimately lost 2-1 to hosts Ivory Coast.

Leicester are away to second-placed Leeds at Elland Road, where a win would propel Iheanacho's side to a massive 12 points clear at the top of the standings.

Foxes boss Enzo Maresca said on Nigeriasoccernet: "Kele just arrived from international duty and has worked with us for some days. 

"He is in the squad but we will make the right decision for the next game."

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