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Oliseh extends invitation to Iheanacho
In from Nifemi Daniel . . . .
Recuperating Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has extended a late invitation to Manchester City youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho for the 2018 World Cup second round fixture against Swaziland.
Iheanacho who shone brightly for Manchester City in their 5-1 win over Crystal Palace was initially not invited for the game.
“I initially called up 23 players but I am adding Kelechi Iheanacho to the list immediately,”Oliseh told thenff.com.
“I have been following Kelechi’s progress at City.”
Read also: Oliseh recalls Martins, invites 22 others for Swaziland
Kelechi Iheanacho was named man of the match in the game where he scored a goal and provided two assists to aid his side’s progress in the competition.
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