Super Eagles head coach,Stephen Keshi says he is prepared to take more pragmatic steps to influence Everton of England striker,Victor Anichebe to rescind his decision of not playing for Nigeria again.
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Keshi admitted he has not given up on Anichebe despite him repeatedly rebuffing efforts to reach him, preferring instead to focus on his club career.
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"Victor Anichebe is just like any other Nigerian player that is eligible to play for the Super eagles. I particularly will like to see him play for the national team," Keshi told supersport.com.
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"We have tried to contact Anichebe in person but that has been very difficult," he said and reveals Chelsea midfielder,Mikel Obi will now be used as the go-between between Nigeria and the player as moves have intensified to welcome him to the Eagles nest.
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"During the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil, I spoke to Mikel about this issue.
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"Since they are both based in England, I asked Mikel to speak to Anichebe and ask him if he still wants to play for the national team.
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"I tried to reach Mikel about four days ago but he was not taking his calls.
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"As soon as I hear from Mikel, I will know the next step to take," Keshi said.
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Anichebe made his senior Nigeria debut in 2008 and has earned 11 caps since scoring once.