Nigeria’s injured striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, is set to join the national squad for the Africa Cup of Nations next week, as confirmed by the president of the Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday.
Despite nursing a muscular injury, the Leicester City star is reportedly recovering well, with NFF President Ibrahim Gusau stating that Iheanacho has already begun running.
In a briefing with reporters, Gusau shared, “I have spoken to Iheanacho; he’s recovering fast and has even started running. He will most likely join us in Lagos, where the team will be hosted to a dinner on January 9.”
Gusau took the opportunity to commend the support extended by the Nigerian government towards the country’s pursuit of a fourth African title.
Expressing optimism about the team’s performance in the Ivory Coast, he stated, “I have confidence in the team. We have upcoming and talented players, who are doing wonderfully well in their European clubs and ready to make a name for themselves. We have the best player in Africa in Victor Osimhen, but he has yet to win the Africa Cup.
