Following his effort against the Eagles, the striker becomes the third Nigerian to score on his birthday in Premier League history
Kelechi Iheanacho has become the third Nigerian in Premier League history to score on his birthday having found the net in Leicester City’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Named in the Foxes’ starting XI for the first time in the 2021-22 campaign, the former Manchester City prodigy put Brendan Rodgers’ side ahead in the 31st minute.
The 25-year-old capitalised on a heavy touch by defender Joachim Andersen, headed for goal before slotting it into the bottom left corner of Vicente Guaita's goal.