The president of the Nigerian football federation on Thursday, revealed that striker Kelechi Iheanacho who recently sustained injury will join to rest of the Nigerian team at the Africa Cup of Nations next week
Iheanacho, a great player for Leicester City, is recovering nicely from a muscular ailment, according to NFF President Ibrahim Gusau.
“I have spoken to Iheanacho, he’s recovering fast and has even started running,” Gusau told reporters.
“He will most likely join us in Lagos, where the team will be hosted to a dinner on 9 January.”
Gusau lauded the support of the Nigerian government in the country’s quest to win a fourth African title.
And he expressed optimism the team will make Nigeria proud in the 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.”
