The day the Rising Star, Lesley Ugochukwu Met Kelechi Iheanacho in Paris

 

Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho was spotted hanging out with Nigerian teenager Lesley Ugochukwu whose profile is rising on a daily basis. 

Lesley Ugochukwu, the one they call Daisally, little known in Nigeria, but already playing in France U21 and first team of Ligue 1 team Rennes. 

"Nwanne bu nwanne" The senior man spoke the Owerri dialect to the teenage star who could hardly speak Igbo language... both players are from Owerri in IMO state Nigeria

It was a memorable meeting for the compatriots and time to encourage the cadet. 17-year-old Rennes midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu exchanged jerseys with Iheanacho after their UECL game. The two footballers were pictured posing for a selfie as they exchanged jerseys. 

The Foxes lost to French side, Rennes 2-1 in their second leg of the Europa Conference League but they qualify on 3-2 aggregate.