Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has backed Kelechi Iheanacho for a return to the Super Eagles, citing the striker’s resurgence in form with Celtic despite an injury-disrupted campaign.
Iheanacho, who joined the Scottish side in the summer, has endured a challenging season due to recurring hamstring problems that have limited his game time.
The 29-year-old has nonetheless managed six goals and one assist in 18 appearances for the Hoops.
His recent performances have reignited discussions about his place in the national team, particularly after a decisive display in the Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren, where he scored twice in extra time.
Adepoju believes the forward’s quality and experience remain valuable assets, noting that his current form could warrant a recall if sustained.
“Kelechi has always been a very good player and a good scorer who has done very well over the years. Unfortunately, these past few years he has not been finding it easy and all that,” Adepoju told Footy Africa.
He added that the striker’s improvement at Celtic is a positive sign, expressing confidence in his ability to maintain his performance levels.
