AFCON 2025
Former Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has revealed his closest friend in football.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria attacker picked former Foxes teammate Wilfred Ndidi as his closest pal. Both stars formed a bond during their time at the King Power.
Iheanacho and Ndidi have achieved great success together, both at the club and international levels. One of their most notable accomplishments was winning the FA Cup with Leicester City.
They have also represented Nigeria, most notably at AFCON 2023, where the nation went all the way to the final.
In a video posted by Middlesbrough’s official account, Iheanacho revealed he has a number of friends in the sport but Ndidi stands out.
In the video, the Super Eagles striker was asked who was his best friend in football and he said,
“Best friend in football? There are a lot of best friends in football. But, obviously, I have spent a lot of time with Wilfred Ndidi.”
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Kelechi Iheanacho has returned to England, joining Championship side Middlesbrough, after a disappointing stint with Sevilla.
The Nigerian attacker aims to revive his career and regain top form ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
