Nigerian forward nets brace as Leicester beat Everton

Musa scored twice in five minutes to notch his first goals since October and settle a hard-fought third round tie at Goodison Park.


Leicester fought back to move into the FA Cup fourth round as Ahmed Musa's double clinched a 2-1 win at Everton on Saturday.

Claudio Ranieri's side fell behind to Romelu Lukaku's strike after the break, but Musa had come off the bench as a first half substitute and the Nigeria forward made the most of his opportunity.

He scored twice in five minutes to notch his first goals since October and settle a hard-fought third round tie at Goodison Park.

Musa's heroics ended Leicester's run of 10 away games without a win in all competitions and ensured the English champions avenged their Premier League defeat against Everton on Boxing Day.

England striker Jamie Vardy was missing for Leicester, but Ranieri gave a debut to Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who completed his £15 million ($18 million, 17 million euros) move from Genk this week.

The 20-year-old was keen to make a positive first impression as he tried his luck with a long-range effort that was deflected to safety by the massed Everton defence.

Demarai Gray's pace caused problems for Everton and the Leicester winger forced a decent save from Joel Robles in the early stages.

Foxes striker Leonardo Ulloa came off with an injury late in the first half, with Musa on in his place.

Chances were limited for Ronald Koeman's side as they struggled to find any rhythm and Belgian striker Lukaku wasted their best opportunity just before the interval.

Koeman sent on Gerard Deulofeu at half-time and the former Barcelona winger made a key contribution when Everton took the lead in the 63rd minute.

Surging down the wing, Deulofeu raced past Leicester defender Ben Chilwell and whipped over a cross that Lukaku tapped in from close-range

But Everton's lead was short-lived as Musa equalised with a scrambled effort that went in off the post from Gray's cross three minutes later.

Suddenly, Leicester were clicking into gear and they scored again in the 71st minute when Danny Drinkwater's pass sent Musa clear to drive in his fourth goal of the season.

An excellent save from Kasper Schmeichel preserved Leicester's lead as the Danish keeper kept out a long-range strike from Kevin Mirallas in the closing moments.



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The Italian-born manager claims the 25-year-old forward will be motivated to do more after netting twice to earn the Foxes victory over the Toffees on Saturday

Leicester City manager, Claudio Ranieri has said that Ahmed Musa’s brace against Everton in the FA Cup third round clash on Saturday will boost his confidence in the Premier League.

The Nigeria international, who was introduced just 10 minutes to the end of the first half of the encounter, scored his side’s first goal in the 66th and five minutes later, completed his brace to hand his side a 2-1 win over the Toffees at the Goodison Park.

And the Italian-born tactician says the 25-year old has been putting a lot of efforts in training, adding that his presence in the game was too much for their opponent’s defenders.

"It is important for Musa because I saw him in the last month and he is much better," Ranieri told Leicester Mercury.

"Maybe he understands better the Premier League, the fight, and everything. He was a very good threat to Everton.

“It was similar to Jamie Vardy. Everybody was calmer when he attacked the space. It was good.

"Every league is different. In Italy, there is more tactical and the players must work so hard with the movement. Here you have to understand the spirit of the competition. Every ball is the last ball.

"He was used to playing in Russia. In Russia he scored a lot of goals because he was quicker than the other defenders. Here everyone is quick and strong. Now he is more confident and for me much better."

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proud of all our players



hope they keep it up

Good for him

Musa is a fantastic player and he has showed more dedication to play for his team. Wonder why he is rarely used

Good for his confidence and his club.

Great job Musa continue with ur good skills

Nice one musa,

keep the flag flying.

I will soon switch to leicester city FC. The club has interesting nigerians to watch.

what is it with nairaland gan self you will click on one thread and it will redirect u to another thread. anyway, Ahmed musa na Fulani or Hausa?

Aboki don do am dis tym...

Waiting for fucck crew to derail dis thread

PS: abeg seun nd lalasticlala y person no fit edit him profile again

Beckyta wil av somtin to say to dis

Good for him and the team

I really give a f*ck on this news

engrjacuzzi:
what is it with nairaland gan self you will click on one thread and it will redirect u to another thread. anyway, Ahmed musa na Fulani or Hausa?

lol, u mad gaan

and Ndidi had a good debut game


"2018" is looking bright for the Eagles

ok na

Correct!

and by the way that the other part of the Nigerian MMM


MOSES, MIKEL and MUSA MMM

engrjacuzzi:
what is it with nairaland gan self you will click on one thread and it will redirect u to another thread. anyway, Ahmed musa na Fulani or Hausa?

best way to spot a Igbo

Good one Musa.... Hope you keep it up when call upon during the premiership cos Vardy deh Bleep up.

My joy knew no bounds yesterday.........so happy for him

Am always happy when our players score in their international leagues!








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WHO IS 25YEARS OLD

robosky02:

The Italian-born manager claims the 25-year-old forward will be motivated to do more after netting twice to earn the Foxes victory over the Toffees on Saturday

Leicester City manager, Claudio Ranieri has said that Ahmed Musa’s brace against Everton in the FA Cup third round clash on Saturday will boost his confidence in the Premier League.

The Nigeria international, who was introduced just 10 minutes to the end of the first half of the encounter, scored his side’s first goal in the 66th and five minutes later, completed his brace to hand his side a 2-1 win over the Toffees at the Goodison Park.

And the Italian-born tactician says the 25-year old has been putting a lot of efforts in training, adding that his presence in the game was too much for their opponent’s defenders.

"It is important for Musa because I saw him in the last month and he is much better," Ranieri told Leicester Mercury.

"Maybe he understands better the Premier League, the fight, and everything. He was a very good threat to Everton.

“It was similar to Jamie Vardy. Everybody was calmer when he attacked the space. It was good.

"Every league is different. In Italy, there is more tactical and the players must work so hard with the movement. Here you have to understand the spirit of the competition. Every ball is the last ball.

"He was used to playing in Russia. In Russia he scored a lot of goals because he was quicker than the other defenders. Here everyone is quick and strong. Now he is more confident and for me much better."

http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4110/nigerians-abroad/2017/01/08/31277282/everton-brace-will-boost-musas-confidence-says-claudio?ICID=HP_HN_HP_RI_1_3

dharmiedrums:
WHO IS 25YEARS OLD

na you born am

robosky02:



na you born am

king of brace, your loyal fans desire a hatrick from you.

Did I just see 20year old This z crazy after how many shindren Musa is 42years old...

gud 4 him

Montaque:
I will soon switch to leicester city FC. The club has interesting nigerians to watch.

Same here. I've since ceased to be a fanatical supporter of Chelsea the moment the coach started benching Nigeria's highest paid player ever and second most decorated after Kanu. Ordinarily, I should still be supporting Chelsea because of Victor Moses but I don't know why I don't see the dude as a compatriot. Watch as many Chelsea fans start decamping. The worst in terms of Nigerian fans will hit Chelsea when they must have squeezed out all the juice in Moses. By then, we'll be back to the days of Arsenal and ManU fans in Nigeria.

emmasege:
Same here. I've since ceased to be a fanatical supporter of Chelsea the moment the coach started benching Nigeria's highest paid player ever and second most decorated after Kanu. Ordinarily, I should still be supporting Chelsea because of Victor Moses but I don't know why I don't see the dude as a compatriot. Watch as many Chelsea fans start decamping. The worst in terms of Nigerian fans will hit Chelsea when they must have squeezed out all the juice in Moses. By then, we'll be back to the days of Arsenal and ManU fans in Nigeria.

Chelsea became the darling of football lovers when the club has the highest number of blacks in their 1st 11. Now we have other clubs doing same, even have Nigerians playing prominently in their team. Leicester City and Watford Fc are example. the only love i have for Chelsea now is because of V. Moses. i will devote time to watch Musa and Ndidi. Success and Jude hasnt been featuring in Watford FC and it borders me.

Montaque:
I will soon switch to leicester city FC. The club has interesting nigerians to watch.

Word! I watch team and support with all the teams with Naija players.

engrjacuzzi:
what is it with nairaland gan self you will click on one thread and it will redirect u to another thread. anyway, Ahmed musa na Fulani or Hausa?

FULAHAU

So na Musa cut my ticket.