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I’m 100% battle ready – Iheanacho

By Daily Sports Nigeria on January 18, 2024

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho says he is fully fit to play for the clash against Ivory Coast in their second group game of the 2023 AFCON at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan on Thursday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The Leicester City star missed Nigeria’s first game – a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea – on Sunday, having only arrived camp a day before the game due to a muscle injury he was recovering from.

After being named in the final 25-man list, Iheanacho has been a doubt for the tournament, but unlike other players, he wasn’t replaced in the squad after he started his recovery at his club.

Despite recovering in time for the AFCON, Leicester City coach, Enzo Maresca, had warned that the player was still not ready to play.

The 27-year-old missed the first game on Sunday but resumed training on Monday and also took part in the full session on Tuesday.

“I’m feeling really good. I was out for a little bit but I’m ready to go, I’m 100 per cent and ready to serve the nation,” Iheanacho said.

“We got a draw in the first game and I think it’s a wakeup call for us ahead of the next game. One game at a time and we need Nigerians to support us as well. From the inside, we have all it takes, we just have to keep working hard and keep believing,” the player added.

During the pre-match conference on Wednesday, Peseiro also affirmed the player was fully fit.

“He has shown good conditions since he arrived and he is ready,” the coach said.

The Super Eagles currently have one point in Group A, after drawing their first match against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.

Nigeria are seeking a fourth AFCON title after winning the tournament in 1980, 1994 and 2013.

Source Punch Ng

Posted January 18, 2024