Former Nigeria international Daniel Amokachi says Leicester City Nigerian forward should be in the discussion for the next Africa player of the year award owing to his performances since the turn of the year.
Iheanacho has scored 9 goals in his last eight games in the English Premier League and also scored the winner that sent them to the finals of the English FA Cup for the first time in over 50 years.
Speaking on the chances of the 24 year old who has scored a total of 14 goals in all competitions this season, Amokachi said he is presently among the top three African players doing well in Europe in what has been a disappointing season for most.
“ A lot of African players didn’t live up to their potentials this season. So it won’t be out of place to suggest Iheanacho as one of the final three for the award of Africa player of the year alongside Riyad Mahrez and Mohammed Salah. It should be the three of them in my opinion”.
