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Inspired by Ighalo, Ikpeazu keen on Super Eagles berth despite Uganda call

The 26-year-old opens up about his desire to play for Nigeria despite being called up by the Cranes on two occasions

Middlesbrough striker Uche Ikpeazu has sensationally claimed he is still open to play for Nigeria despite earning two call-ups to play for Uganda.

The 26-year-old was born to a Nigerian father and a Ugandan mother in England and has on two occasions received calls-up to play for the Cranes, in the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifying matches, which did not materialise.

His first call-up by then-coach Johnathan McKinstry was for the Afcon qualifying double-header against South Sudan, but the former Wycombe Wanderers striker did not make his debut after the game was cancelled owing to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.