Africans with a point to prove this season

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Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City): The last 12 months have been tough for Kelechi Iheanacho. Earmarked for greatness and expected to take his game to the next level in the previous season under Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, the forward’s game instead regressed as a consequence of his lack of playing time and an apparent lack of trust by his manager. Following his move to Leicester City, the wonderkid has a chance to get his career back on track under Craig Shakespeare and show that the Citizens’ loss will be the Foxes’ gain. Will Iheanacho be a success at the King Power?

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