2013 Under-17 World Cup-winning coach Manu Garba believes that Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho’s on-field struggles of late could be due to bad influences from friends off the pitch.
The 23-year-old Nigeria international was the star of the youth tournament in the United Emirates seven years ago which the Golden Eaglets lifted, with the forward himself winning both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball.
A number of suitors were soon in pursuit of the Taye Academy graduate, but it was ultimately Manchester City who won the race to sign him.
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Having impressed with the City youth squad, he made an instant impact when he was drafted into the first team, scoring on his debut and going on to net 14 goals for the entire 2015-16 season.