Kelechi Iheanacho has earned a glowing endorsement for a return to the Nigeria national squad thanks to his recent Celtic form.
The striker has been plagued by injury this season with his hamstring in particular giving him some issues to contend with.
Iheanacho has managed just 18 appearances since arriving on a free transfer in the summer with six goals and an assist to his name in green and white.
The forward, 29, showed his talents in last weekend's Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren with a wicked double in extra-time and now former Nigeria international and Real Madrid player Mutiu Adepoju has called for a return to the set-up for the player.
“Kelechi has always been a very good player and a good scorer who has done very well over the years," Adepoju said.
“Unfortunately, these past few years he has not been finding it easy and all that.
"I’m happy that he is coming back and he is doing very well in Celtic. I just believe he will be able to sustain that and continue.
“Experience matters, and if he is doing very well and I believe if the handlers of the national team see and find him worthy, then he can still come back.
"I believe he has that ability to come back to the team.”
Iheanacho has had a stellar career with Manchester City and Leicester down south and he has shown glimpses of talent in Scotland either side of injuries.
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