Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been deservedly named as the Premier League Player of the Month for March.
3️⃣ matches, 5️⃣ goals
Your @EASPORTSFIFA Player of the Month is @67Kelechi 🌟#PLAwards pic.twitter.com/IN9etLZhu7— Premier League (@premierleague) April 2, 2021
Iheanacho, 24, scored five goals in three league matches in the month under review.
He beat the likes of England stars Harry Kane and Luke Shaw to scoop the prestigious award.
He is the fourth Nigeria star to win this award after ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha (November 2003), Osaze Odemwingie (September 2010, April 2011 and February 2012) and Odion Ighalo (December 2015).
Leicester City also remain on track for UEFA Champions League action next season as they are third on the table with 56 points from 29 matches.
