Kelechi Iheanacho Joins Stunning List of 6 Nigerians Who Have Won Community Shield

Kelechi Iheanacho came off from the bench on Saturday evening, August 8, to score the goal that condemned reigning Premier League champions Manchester City to a 1-0 defeat in the Community Shield. It was an incredible moment for the Super Eagles forward who scored a penalty against his former club even though he refused to celebrate after scoring as a sign of respect for Guardiola. Manchester City started the match impressively looking for early goals, but Nigerian star Wilfred Ndidi was excellent as he blocked many attacks from the Etihad players.

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1. Nwankwo Kanu Former Super Eagles striker Nwankwo Kanu was the first Nigerian to win the Community Shield and the super footballer won it with Arsenal in 1999 beating Manchester United.

2. John Obi Mikel John Obi Mikel is the most decorated Nigerian footballer in history and the former Super Eagles captain won the Community Shield with Chelsea in 2009 beating Manchester United. 3. Wilfred Ndidi.

3.Wilfred Ndidi is also playing for Premier League side Leicester City and was among the players who beat Manchester City on Saturday evening, August 7.

4. Celestine Babayaro Former Super Eagles defender Celestine Babayaro was among the Chelsea squad that won the Community Shield beating Manchester United at the old Wembley in 2000.

5. Alex Iwobi A two-time winner with Arsenal, Iwobi was part of the side that clinched the Community Shield in 2015 and 2017. Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Leicester City beat Manchester City 1-0 to win their first Community shield since 1971 in what was a pulsating curtain-raiser for the Premier League. Nigeria international Kelechi Ihenacho scored the only goal of the game late on from the penalty spot just as the game looked like it would meander towards a shootout. Read more: