Former Watford player, Odion Ighalo has disclosed that he is completely fit to rep Nigeria in the forthcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt.
The bulky striker was forced off in Shanghai Shenhua’s 1-1 stalemate against Tianjin Teda in a Super League game in May.
Since the injury, Ighalo has not featured in a competitive match, sitting out Shenhua’s last four games, including their FA Cup victory over Chongqing Dangdai Lifan.
Despite his absence for his club, he has said he is prepared and fit to help the Super Eagles.
His words to The Punch, “I’m extremely happy to be back training and I can’t wait to rejoin my teammates in Asaba,”
“The Nations Cup is a big tournament and I’m ready and fully fit to take part in it.”
“There are no pushovers; we must work hard to record victories at the Afcon. It’s a tough group but we will go through.”
Nigeria will battle Senegal in their final preparatory game set to happen at the Ismailia Stadium on June 16.
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