Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has no doubts about the physical shape of the Super Eagles
going to Russia 2018 World Cup.
The former FIFA U-17 World Cup winner who scored a couple of goals during the qualifiers had been one
of the standout performers in the Eagles 8-day training camp in the serene village of Bad Tatzmannsdorf
in Austria.
Iheanacho was modest enough to point out that his teammates also looked very fit in training ahead of
the mundial.
“We are sharp, strong, fit and ready to go” the former Manchester City forward said in an exclusive
interview with SportingLife at the Avita Resort here in Bad Tatzmannsdorf.
Iheanacho who has been nicknamed ‘chief’ by his teammates commended the coaches for working very hard
to put the team in top shape.
“The coaches are doing a great job by giving us quality training so that we can be in good shape for
the World Cup
” We train two times a day which has been very tough for us but we have to do whatever the coaches ask
us to do.
“We are in good condition and we can’t wait for the World Cup to start to show the world what we have
learned in camp” he stated.
Iheanacho refused to set a personal target adding that as a team they have resolved to make Nigerians
happy by playing well in Russia.
“Everybody is excited going to the World Cup but we have to remain focused on our first game against
Croatia.
” I have not set any personal target. All we want to do as a team is to work hard and make the people
of Nigeria happy.
“We have a collective target because this team is not a one man show. Our group is tough and therefore,
we have to work together to pull through.
‘As a striker, I want to score and make the team happy but the important thing is for the team to win
even when I can’t score”
Iheanacho also said the results of the friendly matches the Eagles played against England and Czech
Republic has not dampened the morale of the team.
“It’s always good to have confidence going to games and training sessions. Whatever may have happened
recently you have to remember we finished well during the qualifiers and I still believe we have a
good team.
” We know that we are going to be facing big teams in Russia but I must tell you that there are
positive vibes from our camp that we will do well” Iheanacho concluded.