Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been named Premier League Player of the Month for March.
The 24-year-old scored five goals in three league appearances for the Foxes in the lead-up to the international break last month, including his first Premier League hat-trick against Sheffield United.
The Nigeria international beat the likes of Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane, Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez and Manchester United’s Luke Shaw to the accolade.
He is the fourth Nigerian to win the individual prize.
Iheanacho reveals he is elated to win the Premier League Player of the Month award for the first time in his career.
“I’m so pleased and honoured to win this award. It’s great to be recognised, but I couldn’t have done it without the support of my team-mates and the manager,” Iheanacho told Leicester City’s official website.
“I’m really enjoying playing at the minute and hopefully I can push on and help the team to finish as high as possible this season.”
Leicester, who are third in the table, host league leaders Manchester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday and the Nigerian international will hope to continue in such stunning form which has earned him an award.
