Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has back Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho for a potential return to the Super Eagles following his recent performances.
Iheanacho has struggled with injuries throughout the season, particularly ongoing hamstring issues that have restricted his game time since joining in the summer.
Despite limited opportunities, the 29-year-old has recorded six goals and one assist in 18 appearances for the Hoops.
He delivered a standout display in the Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren, scoring twice in extra time to help underline his quality in front of goal.
AFCON 1994 title winner with the Super Eagles, Adepoju, has since called for the forward to be brought back into the national team setup, citing his current form for the Hoops as deserving of recognition.
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According to Celtic Star, speaking via Footy Africa, Adepoju said: “Kelechi has always been a very good player and a good scorer who has done very well over the years. Unfortunately, these past few years he has not been finding it easy and all that.
“I’m happy that he is coming back and he is doing very well in Celtic. I just believe he will be able to sustain that and continue.
“Experience matters, and if he is doing very well and I believe if the handlers of the national team see and find him worthy, then he can still come back. I believe he has that ability to come back to the team.”
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Oya na, not onli kelechi ihanecho, why not cantinued and added Musa de team captian, alonside browns ideye and not forgot ighalo jude wit dis ting also, erm osaze and wilson orunma den we wii had a complete teams of oap an senor men wish wii allowing us to won many march ke – abi I lie?? Robbish!
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They should not mind what Mutiu ADEPOJU said. We should not be carried away with goals Iheanacho is scoring in Scotland.
Football is gradually leaving Iheanacho.
Even when Mutiu ADEPOJU returned back to Eagle team for 2002 world cup squad, what impact does he make in the team . He just wasted a slot that supposed to belong to another player due to Onigbinge connection.
ERIC CHELLE SHOULD GIVE CHANCE TO YOUNG ENERGETIC & AGGRESSIVE PLAYER INSTEAD.