Leicester City's Head Coach, Enzo Maresca, has sparked fresh concerns about the fitness of Super Eagles' forward Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Maresca revealed that Iheanacho is still injured, and his fitness is under assessment by the club's medical team. Originally set to join the Super Eagles before their departure to Cote d'Ivoire, Iheanacho's arrival was delayed by his English Championship club.
With doubts about his Saturday trip, Super Eagles' coach Jose Peseiro faces a race against time for a replacement, raising questions about Iheanacho's participation in AFCON.
The tournament's rules permit player replacements 24 hours before the team's first game, adding pressure to an already injury-affected Nigerian squad that has made three adjustments.
Alhassan Yusuf, Terem Moffi, and Paul Onuachu have stepped in for the injured trio of Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Boniface, and Sadiq Umar.
