Wilfred Ndidi Crowned Complete Sports Player of the Month for January

In a groundbreaking achievement, Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has been voted the Complete Sports Player of the Month for January by readers across various platforms. This marks the first time-ever that Ndidi has emerged as the winner of this prestigious award. The overwhelming support from Complete Sports readers and Completesportsnigeria.com users on the website, Twitter, and Facebook propelled Ndidi to secure a staggering 67 percent of the votes. Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho claimed second place with 17 percent of the votes, closely followed by Super Eagles and IfeanyiUbah goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who garnered 16 percent.

Ndidi has consistently proven himself as one of Leicester City’s standout performers, and the month of January was no exception. To cap off an exceptional month, Ndidi showcased his talent by scoring in Leicester’s triumphant Emirates FA Cup victory against Peterborough.

Throughout January, Ndidi was a prominent figure in Leicester’s starting line-up. On New Year’s Day, he played a pivotal role in their 3-0 league victory over Huddersfield at home. In the Emirates FA Cup clash against Fleetwood on January 6, Ndidi did not feature, as he was included among the substitutes during the goalless draw.

Returning to Leicester’s first XI on January 13 for the away game against Chelsea, Ndidi continued to display his skill and dedication. In the FA Cup replay against Fleetwood on January 16, he found himself back on the bench, while Leicester secured a 2-0 win courtesy of two goals from Iheanacho.

On January 20, Ndidi played a vital role in Leicester’s 2-0 league triumph over Watford. After sitting out in previous FA Cup matches, Ndidi made a significant impact when he was brought on in the 64th minute during the fourth-round clash against Peterborough on January 27. The Foxes emerged victorious with a resounding 5-1 win, with Ndidi contributing the fifth goal after Iheanacho had already secured a brace.

Although Leicester suffered a 2-1 defeat against Everton on January 30, Ndidi’s presence in the starting line-up showcased his importance to the team.

The voting results clearly demonstrate the recognition and appreciation for Ndidi’s exceptional performances throughout the month of January. His unwavering commitment and undeniable talent have solidified his position as a key player for both Leicester City and the Super Eagles.

FINAL VOTING RESULTS:

Wilfred Ndidi – 67%

Kelechi Iheanacho – 17%

Ikechukwu Ezenwa – 16%