Kelechi Ihnacho has revealed that after his impressive run in the FA Cup loves him competition, Leicester City qualified for the finals at the expense of Southampton.
The Nigerian’s 55th-minute effort gave Brendan Rodgers’ men a 1–0 win over Ralph Hasenhuitel at Wembley Stadium.
Einacho’s stunning goalscoring formula in the competition began in the fifth round when his goal sent Brighton and Hove Albion out of the FA Cup.
Against Manchester United, the 24-year-old found the trap to set a date with the Saints on two occasions.
Asked about his run form in England’s oldest tournament, the former Manchester City wunderkid told BT Sport : “I think the FA Cup loves me and I love the FA Cup.”
Not only did the Super Eagles heroines send to the King Power Stadium organization for their first FA Cup final since 1969, but it also earned them the Man of the Match award.
Nevertheless, he claimed that praise is for the whole team as it results more about the collective than the individuals.
“We did it together with the team. Without the team we could not have done this, this is not a one-man show.
He said, ‘I am happy with the way we played together, we are finally together and I was in the right place at the right time.
“We are in the finals now and we are very happy.”
Jenny Vardy played a key role in the goal of Ihnacho and for Omeptin, the Nigerian spoke of his partnership with the former England international, while stating the need to work hard to maintain his newly found form.
“I have been saying this ever since, the partnership between me and Jamie is outstanding. He got speed, he got everything, he is a great player; They set the goal, ”he said.
“I’ve been inauspicious over the years, but it’s really working well now and I need to work hard to get to the next level.”
On 15 May, Leicester will face Chelsea against Thomas Tuchel in the FA Cup Final at Wembley.
Earlier, Fox returned to West Bromwich Albion at home for action in the Premier League on Thursday.
For Southampton, they will hope to pick themselves up for their next outing on the road to Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.
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