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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Patson Daka\u2019s red-hot scoring form has left Kelechi Iheanacho facing a spell on the bench, with Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca insisting the Zambian striker \u201cdeserves every minute\u201d he\u2019s getting.<\/p>\n

Daka\u2019s quickfire brace propelled City to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Rotherham, extending their lead at the top of the Championship table to a commanding six points. The 24-year-old has now bagged four goals in his last four starts, finally fulfilling the potential he promised upon arrival from Red Bull Salzburg last summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbsolutely he deserves it,\u201d declared Maresca after the game. \u201cHe\u2019s been through three or four months without playing, kept working very hard, and now he\u2019s doing very well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Daka\u2019s opportunity arose due to the recent absences of both Iheanacho and Jamie Vardy. While the Nigerian is now fit again, he\u2019s found himself warming the bench for the past two games, witnessing Daka\u2019s impressive displays firsthand.<\/p>\n

The competition for the striking role at Leicester has intensified, with Maresca making it clear that Iheanacho will have to earn his place back. \u201cThe only thing you can say is to keep working. Pat did that fantastically. He never gave up, worked hard, and waited for his opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cKele\u2019s okay, but he has to wait now. It is what it is. We try to find the best solution for the team, not because I favor one player over another. We prioritize the team\u2019s success.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, it won\u2019t be long before Maresca loses both Daka and Iheanacho, as they\u2019ll be leaving for the Africa Cup of Nations. Both Zambia and Nigeria are among the 24 teams participating in the tournament kicking off in January.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. Patson Daka\u2019s red-hot scoring form has left Kelechi Iheanacho facing a spell on the bench, with Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca insisting the Zambian striker \u201cdeserves every minute\u201d he\u2019s getting. 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