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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Leicester City is set to reward Kelechi Iheanacho for his impressive form with an improved contract, the UK Sun reports.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles forward, who is currently on international duty, is also believed to be keen on extending his stay at the King Power Stadium.<\/p>\n

It is understood that Iheanacho has told the club he wants to sign a new long-term deal this summer.<\/p>\n

He has just a year left on his current five-year deal.<\/p>\n

Iheanacho has been in fine goalscoring form in the last few weeks.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, he delivered a man-of-the-match performance in securing Leicester City\u2019s progress to the FA Cup semi-final with two goals and an assist in their 3-1 win over Manchester United.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Leicester City is set to reward Kelechi Iheanacho for his impressive form with an improved contract, the UK Sun reports. The Super Eagles forward, who is currently on international duty, is also believed to be keen on extending his stay at the King Power Stadium. 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