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Chipolopolo/Leicester City forward PATSON DAKA has scored a brace today during a match day 40 game between LEICESTER CITY and PRESTON NORTH END at King Power Stadium taking his 2025/26 goal tally to 5.
Daka pounced on a defensive blunder to open the scoring in the 4th minute before his side trailed 2-1 at half time.
There was a controversial incident in the 63rd minute that involved a foul on Daka by JORDAN STOREY in a dangerous position. Despite pleas for a penalty, the refere did not award it.
Another defensive blander in the 81st minute the saw sharp eyed and highly reactive striker take advantage and placing the ball in the top left corner securing his second goal of the game.
The starboy’s performance was not sufficient for a win as the game ended 2-2 leaving Leicester City 2 points away from leaving relegation zone as it now has 40 points.
The smiling assassin has now scored 5 goals and made 3 assists bringing him to a total of 8 goal contributions for Leicester City in the Championship this season.
PATSON DAKA is expected to leave the Championship side at the end of the season as there is reportedly no contract discussions yet.
