Zambian striker Patson Daka on Saturday evening won his first silverware in England as Leicester City edged defending Champions, Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium to lift their second FA Community Shield.
The Chipolopolo forward came from the bench to replace Jamie Vardy in the 70th minute and put in a very good shift for the Foxes.
Leicester City has numerous chances in the first half with Jamie Vardy, Harvey Barnes, and Ayoze Pérez coming close to opening the scores.
On the other end, captain Kasper Schmeichel had to make some fine saves with former Fox Riyad Mahrez causing the most trouble for Brendan Rodgers’ defense.
Rodgers made four changes in the 71st minutes as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Boubakary Soumaré, Marc Albrighton, and Patson Daka were all introduced, with Maddison, Tielemans, Pérez, and Vardy the men to come off. Luke Thomas and Kelechi Iheanacho came on soon after as Daka and the senior man partnered upfront.
In the final 10 minutes, Daka came close to opening his competitive account as he was only just beaten to the ball by the onrushing Steffen, who denied him a winner at Wembley.
Nathan Aké however made a blunder 3 minutes to time as he took too long to clear the ball and ended up tripping Iheanacho in the box and Rodgers’ side was awarded a penalty, The former Manchester City man stepped up and scored to put the Foxes in the lead against his former employers.
COMMUNITY SHIELD WINNERS! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/4E8GniiXEK
— Leicester City (@LCFC) August 7, 2021
Daka and his Leicester City teammates held on to win the first piece of 2021/22 silverware.
The Foxes’ Premier League campaign gets underway next Saturday at King Power Stadium against Wolverhampton Wanderers (3 pm kick-off).
Their first away match of 2021/22 sees them head to London Stadium to take on West Ham United on Monday 23 August (8 pm kick-off).
WHAT A FEELING! 💪#CommunityShield
— Leicester City (@LCFC) August 7, 2021
I am glad that Daka is fitting so well in this Fox Side. So proud being Zambian right now
Leicester city your so good this year and the team is so organized , ur are going to be the champions on coming premier league 2021/2022.
Nice car
Gary Lineker delivers six-word Patson Daka verdict after first Leicester City goal
“Another transfer gem for the Foxes,”
With City 2-0 down, Daka set up Dewsbury-Hall to half the deficit, before showing his speed to get in behind the QPR defence to finish calmly past Seny Dieng in goal.
The goal was met with excitement from City fans, including former Leicester striker Lineker, who replied to a video of the goal with his prediction.