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Leicester striker Iheanacho: I love playing for Nigeria

Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho says that he is delighted to play for his country Nigeria.

Iheanacho is preparing for his first World Cup, where he will face off against the likes of Lionel Messi and Argentina in the group stages.

Nigeria will also face Iceland and Croatia in the group.

"Right from when I was little, I always had this dream of playing for country," Iheanacho told LCFC TV last month.

"Of course, I worked hard to get to that place but I think I will always have this dream of playing for my country and wearing the green, white, green and it feels good for me.

"I love it so I'm proud to be playing for my country and to wear the green, white, green so it's something everyone wishes to do, to play for their country."

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