Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, is happy to lead the line for Leicester City in the FA Cup.
The 21-year-old, who has notched three goals in the competition, will once again head the Foxes attack in the fourth round clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
“I think it’s a great competition and it’s a great thing to be scoring in the FA Cup,” Iheanacho told LCFC TV on Thursday.
“I’m happy to be scoring in the FA Cup and I’m working hard every day, so it’s a great cup to be playing in.
“I didn’t have the opportunity to watch all of the games [when I was younger] but I think playing in it now makes it more beautiful.”
Iheanacho is hoping to leave a lasting legacy on England’s oldest club competition like some of his famous compatriots.
He said: “I think the FA Cup has great memories and I think there have been Nigerian legends that have played in it as well, like Jay-Jay Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu.
“They’ve played in it, so it’s a great thing to play in the FA Cup. I have great memories. I hope I’ll be in it and have one great memory, which is winning the FA Cup.”
His brace against Fleetwood – including a first-ever goal confirmed by VAR in an English competition – will no doubt see him head into Saturday’s game full of confidence.
“If there’s a favourite, it should be the two goals against Fleetwood the other day,” Iheanacho added.
“It was a great game and it’s going to be a memory that people are going to keep talking about, and I’m going to keep talking about it as well! It’s a great memory.”
