Iheanacho, Ndidi star as Leicester wins first FA Cup after late VAR drama

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Super Eagles duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, were in action as Youri Tielemans struck a sensational winner to clinch Leicester City their first ever FA Cup in a 1-0 victory over Chelsea, in front of 21,000 fans at Wembley – with Ben Chilwell’s 89th-minute effort ruled out by VAR for offside.

Iheanacho, who was sensational in the tournament lasted just 67 minutes, while country mate Ndidi was instrumental throughout the entire match.

It was the biggest gathering of supporters inside a stadium since the coronavirus pandemic began – and they were treated to incredible drama in the 140th FA Cup final.

Leicester fans had the perfect view as Tielemans fired a brilliant shot into the top corner of the goal at their end on 63 minutes. It was a goal worthy of winning any final and capped a superb performance from the Belgian.

It had been a game of few clear chances up until that point but Kasper Schmeichel was then forced into two fantastic saves at the other end, pushing a Chilwell header onto the post and then pulling off another wonderful stop to deny Mason Mount, as Chelsea desperately searched for a response.

Former Leicester defender Chilwell thought he’d done just that, when Wes Morgan bundled into his own net following a last-minute goalmouth scramble before it was ruled out by the barest of margins following the intervention of VAR.

Leicester closed out the win to spark emotional scenes as those inside Wembley rejoiced in a landmark victory.

Foxes boss Rodgers had a smile that illuminated Wembley as he joined Leicester’s players in joyous scenes of celebration after the manager and his players had written their name into the club’s folklore.

Chelsea and Tuchel now face a huge fortnight with the fight for the top four in the balance and that the UEFA Champions League final to come against Manchester City – and the manager will know they will have to perform better than this.

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