Nigeria Iheanacho, Ndidi Misses Out Of Leicester City Award

Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi missed out of Leicester City end of season awards as Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes received braces of awards.

Barnes defeated Iheanacho to scoop the Goal of the season award  while Vardy won the player of the season and Player’s Player of the season award.

Iheanacho’s goal against Brentford in the FA Cup was nominated for the goal of the season award.

Both Nigerian players were eligible for player of the season award.

Read Also: Iheanacho, Ndidi Nominated For Leicester City Awards

Ndidi has been instrumental for Leicester City this season playing almost all their games this season.

Barnes’ first half volley in the Foxes 2-1 win over Sheffield United was voted as the goal of the season were via supporter polls. 

Vardy who scooped both top wards at Belvoir Drive hailed his teammates for making the awards possible.

The all-time Leicester City highest goal scorer while receiving the award said the club had an incredible season.

“It’s been a great season for this Football Club and the goals I’ve scored personally would not be possible without my team-mates around me and the support of our fans, so I’d like to thank them both.

“We’ve a fantastic squad of players who performed really well over the season, so to have these voted for by the fans and my team-mates is really special and I’m extremely proud to received them.”

Reflecting on his two awards, Barnes said: 

“I’ve really enjoyed this season and, with the support of the manager and, of course, the fans, I feel that I’ve been able to improve my game.

“I remember when I won the Development Squad Player of the Season award and how much it meant to me.

“To now get the Young Player of the Season award is another special moment for me personally.

The Leicester City 2019/20 End of Season Awards winners in full:

Player of the Season – Jamie Vardy
Players’ Player of the Season – Jamie Vardy
Young Player of the Season – Harvey Barnes
Goal of the Season – Harvey Barnes vs. Sheffield United (A)
Development Squad Player of the Season – Luke Thomas
Academy Player of the Season – Oliver Bosworth


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