Head coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, has explained why he has not called up Kelechi Iheanacho yet.
Despite handing a late call-up to Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi, Oliseh did not extend such to Iheanacho, who is beginning to feature prominently for Premier League leaders, Manchester City.
The former national team captain says the teenager might not be ready for the Eagles.
“Iheanacho will get his time with the Super Eagles no doubt but we must not rush him into the squad,” Oliseh said in a chat with Completsportsnigeria.com.
“He’s currently nursing an injury and he needs substantial time on the pitch as well.
“We acknowledge his talent but he still needs to prove that with the Olympic squad as well.
“Iwobi has just got the much awaited green light to feature for Nigeria and we need such talents to in the team just as Iheanacho.
“Everybody will get his chance to showcase what they can offer the team but we the coaches will invite them at the right time so they don’t perform below what we expect.”
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