Reflecting on Leicester City’s stars in the recent round of international fixtures, it was a week of accomplishments and victories for the Foxes across the globe.
Yunus Akgün made a significant impact for Turkey, scoring a sensational goal that helped secure their qualification for the UEFA European Championships in 2024. His strike came during a 4-0 win over Latvia, pushing Turkey to the top of Group D and guaranteeing their spot in the prestigious tournament. This achievement followed his previous substitute appearance in the victory against Croatia.
Danny Ward, the reliable goalkeeper for Wales, played a crucial role in their 4-0 friendly win against Gibraltar and continued his impressive form in the EURO qualifier against Croatia. The Welsh team’s victorious 2-1 result against Croatia propelled them into second place in Group D, setting them up for a strong finish in the qualification matches.
In other parts of Europe, Wout Faes showcased his defensive prowess as Belgium secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Austria, taking them to the top of Group F. Faes played the full 90 minutes and also started against Sweden, although the match was later abandoned due to security concerns.
Striker Patson Daka had a standout performance for Zambia, scoring two goals in their 3-0 win against Uganda. He also played a significant role in their friendly match against Egypt, despite the team suffering a 1-0 defeat.
Kelechi Iheanacho made an impact for Nigeria in a friendly against Saudi Arabia, coming off the bench to score a goal that secured a 2-2 draw. His teammate Wilfred Ndidi featured in the full 90 minutes of the match and was then an unused substitute in the team’s subsequent victory against Mozambique.
Australia’s Harry Souttar, who plays as a centre-back, excelled in both of his country’s friendlies. He found the back of the net in their 2-0 win against New Zealand, adding to his impressive tally of 16 senior caps.
Cesare Casadei, currently on loan, played a part in Italy Under-21s’ qualification victory against Norway Under-21s. The result propelled Italy into second place in Group A, demonstrating Casadei’s contribution to his national team’s success.
Mads Hermansen, Leicester City’s goalkeeper, eagerly awaits his first senior international cap for Denmark. Although he remained on the bench for their recent matches, Denmark’s victories against Kazakhstan and San Marino solidified their position in second place in Group H.
Overall, it was a fruitful week for Leicester City’s international stars, showcasing their talent and playing a significant role in their respective teams’ victories and achievements.
