Patson Daka’s Brace Propels Leicester City to 3-0 Victory Over Rotherham in Championship Clash

Patson Daka’s Brace Propels Leicester City to 3-0 Victory Over Rotherham in Championship Clash

In an outstanding performance at King Power Stadium, Zambian striker Patson Daka showcased his goal-scoring prowess with a remarkable brace, leading Leicester City to a commanding 3-0 triumph over Rotherham United in a Championship fixture.

Daka, securing his fourth consecutive start for the Foxes, played a pivotal role in breaking the deadlock on the hour mark after a challenging first half against Rotherham’s resilient five-man defense. The Zambian striker extended the lead five minutes later by calmly converting a penalty after being fouled inside the box.

Adding to the victory, substitute Cesare Casadei found the back of the net in the 72nd minute, sealing the 3-0 win for Leicester City and maintaining their top position in the Championship table.

Daka’s exceptional performance on Saturday marked his fourth goal in the four consecutive games he has started for Leicester City since week 20. Notably, he had only made a brief appearance for a single minute in the opening 19 matches of the competition. The fixture against Rotherham also saw Daka complete the full match for the first time this season, having been substituted out in his previous three starts.

Leicester City’s attention now turns to a crucial clash against second-place Ipswich Town on Tuesday. Ipswich Town enters the match following a challenging 4-0 defeat to third-placed Leeds United. The upcoming fixture adds intrigue, considering that it falls on Boxing Day—a day Daka is expected to report for the Zambia national team camp in Lusaka ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations finals in January, set to take place in Ivory Coast. The question of Daka’s availability for selection will be closely watched as Leicester City navigates a busy schedule during this festive period.