Arsenal 21yo receives international call-up despite training injury
Arsenal loanee Tim Akinola has been called up to the Nigeria u23s for an u23 AFCON qualifier, in spite of his recent training injury.
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Video: Kelechi Nwakali scores free-kick for Nigeria u23s
Kelechi Nwakali scored for the Nigeria u23s to give them a 3-1 win over Zambia in their Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Kelechi Nwakali has been stuck in Nigeria for a month: Can’t return to Porto
Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has been stuck in Nigeria for a month, unable to return to his loan club in Portugal, ever since he featured for the Nigeria u23s in March.
Kelechi Nwakali called up to Nigeria u23s for the first time
Kelechi Nwakali has received a call-up for the upcoming u23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya next week, putting him in contention to make his debut for the side.
Why Arsenal should let Iwobi go to the Olympics
Although the decision has already been made, and the likelihood of it being changed is decreasing by the day, Arsenal should let Alex Iwobi join up with the Nigerian squad to feature in the summer Olympic tournament.