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Moses Simon Shines with Spectacular Brace as Gent Triumphs Over Eupen; Iheanacho’s Heroics Propel Leicester City in Carabao Cup
In a dazzling display of skill and precision, Nigeria’s winger Moses Simon delivered a stellar performance for Gent, securing a 3-0 victory over Eupen in the Belgian Jupiler League on Tuesday. Simon, demonstrating his finesse from the spot, netted two crucial penalties in the first half, elevating his goal tally to three for the season.
The match showcased the prowess of Simon’s compatriots as well, with Anderson Esiti and Samuel Kalu featuring for the entire duration. Their collective efforts propelled Gent to the 12th spot in the league standings, amassing 13 points from 12 games.
Simon, a consistent presence with 10 league appearances, has been a key contributor to Gent’s campaign. Esiti, who played in all 12 league games, also found the back of the net, while Samuel displayed his versatility with three goals and three assists in nine league appearances.
Meanwhile, at the King Power Stadium on the same evening, Kelechi Iheanacho etched his name in Leicester City’s history books, scoring his maiden goal for the club and orchestrating the Foxes’ 3-1 triumph over Leeds United in the Carabao Cup. Iheanacho’s left-footed curler into the far corner, just three minutes after Pablo Hernandez gave Leeds the lead, set the tone for Leicester’s victory. Further contributions from Islam Slimani and Riyad Mahrez sealed the quarter-final berth.
Iheanacho, making only his third start, showcased his talent before being substituted in the 81st minute for Jamie Vardy. Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi, his compatriots, remained unused substitutes.
In the Dutch KNVB Beker, Fortuna Sittard, under the management of Sunday Oliseh, secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Go Ahead Eagles, advancing to the next round. Goals from Lars Hutten, Mickael Malsa, and Wessel Dammers underscored Sittard’s dominance in the competition.
