NFF, Sevilla, Leicester celebrate Iheanacho at 28
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Sevilla FC and Leicester City have showered encomium on Kelechi Iheanacho as the striker marks his 28th birthday on Thursday. The NFF its on social media platform wrote; “Happy birthday Seniorman Kelz.” “Today is a very special day… “Happy birthday, Senior man!,” Sevilla FC also wished the player. In similar vein, Leicester City wrote; Wishing a happy birthday to Kelechi.” Iheanacho represented Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, as well as the 2021 and 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, finishing as runner-up in the latter tournament. Iheanacho was voted the Most Promising African Talent twice in 2013 and 2016 and named as a substitute for the 2016 CAF Team of the Year. On 31 July 2024, Iheanacho joined Spanish club Sevilla on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Leicester City.