It was the same argument that helped Chelsea to give John Mikel Obi a
contract in 2006 even when he was not then an established Nigeria
international. “City has applied for a work permit for Kelechi this
week,” one of the player’s representatives revealed yesterday. “We
believe he will be granted the chance to play in England,” said the
source to africanfootball. com. Iheanacho was the MVP of last year’s
FIFA Under-17 World Cup, which Nigeria won in fine style with the
forward finishing also as the second leading scorer of the tournament.
He equally shone during City’s pre-season training tour of the United
States of America, scoring a couple of goals with class and composure.
Iheanacho turned 18 recently and has been training with Major League
Soccer (MLS) side Colombus Crew. Earlier this year, City said it may
loan out the starlet when he is 18 and can sign a pro deal, but recent
reports suggest it may keep him at the Etihad Stadium. Meanwhile,
Iheanacho and fellow former Eaglet, Isaac Success, are among the 47
foreign-based players called by Coach Samson Siasia to the camp of the
national Under-23 men’s football team, the Dream Team VI. Iheanacho and
Success from Granada lead the pack of former members of the victorious
Golden Eaglets team that also includes Taiwo Awoniyi, Musa Yahaya, Musa
Mohammed amongst others. Invited Players:
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