AFCON 2025
Kelechi Iheanacho made his first appearance for Middlesbrough on Wednesday night after his loan move from Sevilla in the January transfer window.
Michael Carrick included the former Leicester City forward in the starting line-up in Boro’s trip to Sheffield United.
Iheanacho featured for over 70 minutes before he was replaced by Tommy Conway in the second half.
Unfortunately, he didn’t mark his debut with a win as Sheffield United recorded a 3-1 win at Bramall Lane.
The Blades recorded their fifth win in six league matches with the victory
Dutch midfielder, Delano Burgzorg equalized for the visitors from the spot-kick just the halftime break after Rak-Sakyi’s opener in the 32nd minute.
Brereton Diaz scored in the 75th minute to give the host the lead while Anel Ahmedhodzic increased the lead in the 87th minute to give the home side a well-deserved win.
The victory narrows the gap between Leeds and Sheffield United as both teams occupy the automatic promotion spots.
Leeds United lead the English Championship with 69 points while Sheffield United are just two points behind.
Middlesbrough are at a distant 9th position with 44 points after 31 matches having played a match less.
