World Cup play-off: Kelechi Iheanacho hails ‘great talent’ Victor Osimhen ahead of Ghana clash

Nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho has eulogized his teammate Victor Osimhen ahead of the crucial World Cup play-off against Ghana on Friday.

The Super Eagles will play the Black Stars in a two-legged encounter with the winner securing one of the five slots on the African continent.

The first leg of the titanic qualifying tie will be played March 25 at the Baba Yara Stadium before the reverse encounter on March 29 at the Moshood Abiola national stadium in Abuja.

Ahead of the game, the Leicester City attacker has showered Napoli’s Victor Osimhen praises, describing him as a great talent.

According to Iheanacho, he loves playing with Osimhen because they know each other style of play.

“Everybody knows he’s a fantastic striker. He’s a great goal poacher,” Iheanacho told FIFA.com.

“He has great talent. I’m always very happy playing alongside him because I know his game, I know his strengths, and he knows mine as well.

“Sometimes, I find myself playing behind him. I think we have a good partnership and hopefully, we’ll work more together going forward.”

Nigeria have arrived in Kumasi for the much-anticipated clash on Friday.

Coach Augustine Eguavoen and his technical team arrived with 25 players for the crucial encounter.

In head-to-head meetings between the two West African rivals, Ghana enjoys the superiority having won 25, drew 19 and lost 12 in 56 clashes.