The Foxes maximized their points in the final seconds of their clash with the Baggies at the weekend to maintain their momentum at the top of the Championship table
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi shares his thoughts and delight at Leicester City’s 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion at Hawthorn, cementing their place at the top of the Sky Bet Championship. Soccernet.ng reported.
Ndidi played a key role in the Foxes’ victory, providing a key assist on Keenan Dewsbury-Hall’s opening goal.
The match climaxed with Harry Winks’ stoppage-time winner, shortly after West Brom equalized through Josh Maja’s goal, giving Leicester all three points.
When speaking about the win, Ndidi expressed his joy and stressed the importance of the three points, especially after the draw against Sheffield Wednesday in midweek. “It was really great,” the Nigerian player beamed on the LCFC website.
“I know it’s a very tough situation at the moment because the last game wasn’t the best, but if we can do this it will be really great because we can go even further. I knew I was deaf.”
Ndidi, who had a perfect view of the winning goal, described the scene of jubilation in the dugout and among the away fans.
Ndidi was substituted just before Dewsbury Hall scored the winning goal for the Winks and expressed satisfaction that the strategy he had practiced paid off in the match.
“From the throw-in to the breakthrough, we saw everything. In fact, I remember everything from Kel (Kelechi Iheanacho) to Keenan (Dewsbury Hall) and Keenan to Harry (Winks) .Even the reaction from the bench when the ball went in was really great because everyone was on their feet and that was good.”
For Ndidi, the game at the Hawthorns provided important time on the field as he continues his comeback from injury since the November international break.
Looking to the future, he recognized the importance of remaining focused on the next match against Plymouth Argyle at the King Power Stadium.
“It was really good because I was relaxed and it made me try harder.” It was really good to do 80 minutes of fitness and everything. Of course, this time it’s over now, so I have to look forward to the next game, get in shape, and then move on again. ”
Ndidi hopes to return to full fitness by the time Nigeria head coach Jose Peceiro announces the final squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in January.
