Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has been voted as Leicester City’s Young Player of the Year.
At an award ceremony held on Monday night, Ndidi saw off his other contemporaries to emerge winner in that category.
The midfielder marshal won the prestigious award despite joining the Foxes in January from Belgium.
The Nigerian midfielder joined Leicester City from Genk in a deal worth £18 million and soon became a crucial member of Craig Shakespeare’s side.
He went ahead to make 15 appearances in the Premier League, scoring two wonderful goals.
Speaking with Leicester City TV after receiving his award, Ndidi suggested that his other teammates were also deserving of the award bestowed on him.
“It’s so great to be rated alongside Demarai Gray and Chiwell.
“I believe if they had enough chances to play probably they would have won the award,” said Ndidi whose goal against Stoke City was also nominated for the goal of the season award.
