Patrick Kelechi, Lagos
DAILY COURIER - Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has explained the reason behind his decision to snub Cyriel Dessers and Tolu Arokodare in his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya.
Dessers and Arokodare were overlooked by Eguavoen despite their impressive form for Rangers and KRC Genk respectively.
Dessers has scored seven goals and registered one assist for Rangers this season.
Arokodare has netted six times for Genk in the Belgian Pro League.
Both were snubbed for out of form Kelechi Iheanacho.
Iheanacho has struggled to make meaningful impact since joining Spanish club Sevilla in the summer, failing to register a goal or an assist in five league outings.
“I decided to include Kelechi Iheanacho of Sevilla when it became clear Victor Osimhen would not be fit in time,” Eguavoen told Afrik Foot.
“I looked at both Cyriel Dessers and Tolu Arokodare, but opted for Kelechi this time because he is the more experienced striker.”