Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has declared he fit and ready to go as Super Eagles clash with Cote d’Ivore today at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
Iheanacho was missing in action when the Eagles took on Equatorial Guinea in the opening match and played out a 1-1 draw at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan last Sunday.
The Leicester City player got injured at his club before the AFCON 2023 tournament commenced and it became a thing of concern as doubts were casted over his participation.
He flew into the team’s camp before the game against the Equatoguineans, but he was not considered for selection as a form of precaution by the coach.
However, having shaken off the knock, the former Manchester City man says he is prepared and waiting to be called on as the Nigerian side go toe-to-toe with hosts Côte d’Ivoire.
“I think I was out for a bit, but I’m ready now, I’m ready to go, I am 100 percent fit now, so I’m ready to serve the nation,”
Iheanacho stated via a video shared by journalist Tobi Adepoju.
His return serve as boost for the team as the Super Eagles are condemned to get a favorable result to keep their hopes of remaining in the competition on track.
The last time the two sides met at the 2013 edition of the Nations Cup in South Africa, Nigeria defeated Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in the quarterfinals.
