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Iheanacho makes history with Leicester Community Shield winning goal against Manchester City

The Super Eagles striker came off the bench to seal victory for the Foxes at Wembley Stadium on Saturday

Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho's winning goal against Manchester City has made him the first player to score a penalty in a Community Shield final (excluding shoot-outs) since 2001.

The 24-year-old was brought down by Nathan Ake towards the end of Saturday's clash and he stepped up himself to score the crucial goal that gave the Foxes a 1-0 victory.

Before the well-taken penalty by Iheanacho, no player has scored a spot-kick (in regulation time) in the Community Shield since Gary McAllister converted for Liverpool against Manchester United 20 years ago.