Onyekuru Eyes AFCON Return

Onyekuru Eyes AFCON Return

Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria and Al Fayha attacker Henry Onyekuru is already thinking of staging a comeback to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The skilful winger moved to the Saudi Pro League this summer from the Turkish Super Lig side Adana Demirspor.

Since his arrival, he has been consistent with the club, scoring 3 goals in 14 matches.

While speaking on the upcoming competition, Onyekuru made it clear that he's ready to be part of the team to Ivory Coast in January.

“I was there at the last AFCON in Cameroon, and I am really pushing to be there again,” Onyekuru told Arab News.

“In Nigerian football, there is still this negative mentality about the Saudi league – they don’t think it is as intense.

“But I think they should be able to see that now, the players who play here make it competitive. I am not giving up and anything can happen.”