Chipolopolo star Patson Daka scored his first goal of the season as Leicester City beat West Ham United 3-1 in new manager Ruud van Nistelroy’s first match in charge.
The 25-year old centre-forward came off the bench in the 60th minute of the Premier League encounter and left a lasting impression after a splendid performance in the new Dutch manager’s debut, ensuring his tenure is off to a perfect start.
Daka found the back of the net in the 90th minute after being set up by Danish teammate Victor Kristiansen in the box before smashing the ball into the top corner to grab the Foxes’ third goal on the night.
Tuesday night’s strike was Daka’s 17th goal for Leicester since joining the club in 2021 from Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg.
After four months on the sidelines due to injury, Daka made his return to action in the Foxes’ 4-1 defeat to Brendford last weekend.
Meanwhile, Leicester have moved closer to safety after Tuesday’s victory and are now 15th with 13 points on the Premier League standings.
