Daniel Amartey impressive as African trio fire Leicester past Leeds United in Carabao Cup

Ghana defender Daniel Amartey was in perfect form for Leicester City as he combined with three African strikers to dump Leeds United out of the Carabao Cup last night.

Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Algerian duo of Islam Slimani and Riyad Mahrez scored to help the Foxes to the 3-1 win over Leeds with Amartey playing full throttle.

Amartey was deployed as a right-back and he showed his versatility with probably his best game since joining Leicester from Danish giants FC Copenhagen.

Coach Michael Appleton also continued his fine start as Leicester's caretaker boss by guiding them past Leeds United to reach the Carabao Cup last eight.

Pablo Hernandez put Leeds ahead with a stunning 20-yard shot that flew in off the bar, but Leicester levelled through Kelechi Iheanacho's first goal since a £25m move from Manchester City.

Islam Slimani knocked in Iheanacho's cross for a deserved Foxes lead.

Substitute Riyad Mahrez cut inside to fire in as Appleton earned his second win since replacing Craig Shakespeare.

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