Kelechi Iheanacho is currently sidelined due to a muscular injury, raising concerns about his potential absence from the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The announcement was made by Leicester City's coach, Enzo Maresca, during a press conference held in anticipation of their match against Coventry on Saturday.
Despite the confirmation of Jamie Vardy's return, who celebrated his 37th birthday this week, along with Kasey McAteer and Dennis Praet, the official statement on the club's website explicitly noted that "Kelechi Iheanacho remains out" due to his ongoing injury.
However, conflicting information emerges from Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, who asserts that Iheanacho has successfully recovered from his injury and is scheduled to join the team in camp on Saturday, as reported by Completesports.
The Super Eagles are gearing up for their inaugural match in the continental tournament on Sunday, January 14, against Equatorial Guinea, scheduled for 3:00 pm.
