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Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been named the Premier League MOTM for the Leicester City game against West Ham.
Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been named the Premier League's official Man of the Match for his outstanding performance in Leicester City's recent win against West Ham United, despite initially being overlooked for his club's Player of the Match poll.
The match, held on Tuesday night, ended with Leicester securing a crucial 1-0 victory on Ruud van Nistelrooy’s debut, and Ndidi's contributions were crucial in the win.
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Although he did not score or assist any goals, his defensive display was on full display. He completed 86% of his passes, had 64 touches, and won six tackles—the most in the match.
His ability to intercept plays and recover possession was also important in maintaining Leicester's control over the game.
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Despite these contributions, Ndidi's name was conspicuously missing from the club's Player of the Match nominees, which included Bilal El Khannouss (the winner), Kasey McAteer, and Mads Hermansen.
This omission sparked outrage among fans who took to social media to express their discontent. Many supporters questioned how Ndidi could be overlooked given his significant impact on the match.
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24 hours after, however, Ndidi took to Instagram to celebrate being named the Premier League's official Man of the Match.
In a post captioned “+3 Dopamine,” he expressed his gratitude for the recognition and shared a moment of joy with his Ghanaian teammate Abdul Fatawu, who missed the game due to injury but was present in the dressing room to celebrate.
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Fatawu joined in on the celebration by commenting on Ndidi’s post, affectionately referring to him as “Mr. 4 legs,” a nod to Ndidi’s remarkable ability to cover ground and dominate defensively throughout the match.
This recognition as the official Man of the Match is a reflection of Ndidi's performance against the Hammers.
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With this latest accolade under his belt, Ndidi is poised to continue making significant contributions for Leicester under the watchful eyes of former Manchester United interim boss Van Nistelrooy.
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