Leicester City’s injured striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, is expected to join the Nigeria squad for the Africa Cup of Nations next week, as confirmed by the president of the Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday.
Although nursing a muscular injury, Iheanacho’s recovery progress is positive, with NFF president Ibrahim Gusau stating, “I have spoken to Iheanacho; he’s recovering fast and has even started running.”
Gusau further mentioned that the player is likely to join the squad in Lagos, where they will be hosted for a dinner on January 9.
Commending the support of the Nigerian government in the nation’s pursuit of a fourth African title, Gusau expressed optimism about the team’s performance in Ivory Coast.
“I have confidence in the team,” he said. “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.”
