“I’m pleased to get on the scoresheet today (Tuesday),” Iheanacho reflected. “It was a great game and I’m happy to play 80 minutes and we’re happy to win the game and go to the next round.
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The 20-year-old is due back with Leicester on Tuesday where he will be assessed as the squad prepares for their Premier League clash with West Brom on October 16.
Leicester head to Bournemouth on Saturday, having won just one of their opening six games and sit just above the relegation places.
The summer signing picked up injury in pre-season but came through the under-23s’ win over West Ham United on Monday night at the King Power Stadium.
Summer signing Iheanacho, who has made two substitute Premier League appearances since his move, put Leicester 1-0 up from close range just before half-time.
The Nigerian international, a £25 million summer signing from Manchester City, sustained the injury at the beginning of this month in Leicester’s final pre-season friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach.
City have spent £25 million on the 20-year-old Nigerian, who could make his Premier League debut against the Gunners on Friday.
Iheanacho completed a £25 million move to Leicester last week after being deemed surplus to requirements by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
The Tigers’ odds of recruiting the Nigeria international have been slashed to 3-1 with various bookies, placing Hull at the top of the market ahead of West Brom and previous favourites Fenerbahce.
The 20-year-old striker lasted only 17 minutes of his debut following his £25 million move from Manchester City after taking a knock on his ankle against Borussia Monchengladbach on Friday.
There was concern when Iheanacho left the King Power Stadium pitch just 18 minutes after coming on as a 66th-minute substitute for fellow striker Shinji Okazaki, following a collision with the German side’s Laszlo Benes.
The 20-year-old Nigerian has agreed personal terms with the Foxes and will now head to Belvoir Drive to complete the move in the next 24 hours.
Finalisation of the deal was reportedly being held up by contractual issues, including the possibility of a buy-back clause and a dispute over Iheanacho’s image rights.
The 20-year-old will become Leicester’s fourth signing of the summer and bring to an end a prolonged wait to see the Nigeria international in Leicester colours.
Speaking to the media at a press conference Guardiola held ahead of their pre season game against rivals Manchester United out in the USA, their gaffer confirmed Iheanacho’s time at the Etihad was almost up and he wished him well for the future as the youngster needed to be playing.
It has previously been suggested that the East Midlands outlet had won the race for the Nigerian forward and that negotiations were taking place over a potential transfer.
Both are young Nigeria international teammates and Ndidi has personally convinced Iheanacho to join Craig Shakespeare’s squad.
City have been willing to sell Iheanacho as Pep Guardiola reshapes his squad and the Nigeria international is keen to move to the King Power Stadium.
Leicester found themselves in a relegation scrap last season under former manager, Claudio Ranieri, before Shakespeare
The Nigerian international, 20, is wanted by Foxes boss Craig Shakespeare despite interest from Southampton and West Ham too.